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Flight rulesQuestion 55 of 934

A pilot flies low over a crowded beach to wave to friends. The flight endangers the life of others. Which rule does the pilot break?

  1. Right-of-way rules for converging aircraft
  2. Aircraft speed in Class D airspace
  3. Careless or reckless operation
  4. Use of aircraft lights
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Correct answer: Careless or reckless operation

No person may operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.13 Careless or reckless operation.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026