[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 19, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 19CFR122.35]



[Page 595]

 

                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES

 

   CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 

              HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

 

PART 122_AIR COMMERCE REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart D_Landing Requirements

 

Sec.  122.35  Emergency or forced landing.



    (a) Application. This section applies to emergency or forced 

landings made by aircraft when necessary for safety or the preservation 

of life or health, when such aircraft are:

    (1) Travelling from airport to airport in the U.S. under a permit to 

proceed (see Sec. Sec.  122.52, 122.54 and 122.83(d)), or a Customs Form 

7509 (see Sec.  122.113); or

    (2) Coming into the U.S. from a foreign area.

    (b) Notice. When an emergency or forced landing is made, notice 

shall be given:

    (1) To the Customs Service at the intended place of first landing, 

nearest international airport, or nearest port of entry, as soon as 

possible;

    (2) By the aircraft commander, other person in charge, or aircraft 

owner, who shall make a full report of the flight and the emergency or 

forced landing.

    (c) Passengers and crewmembers. The aircraft commander or other 

person in charge shall keep all passengers and crewmembers in a separate 

place at the landing area until Customs officers arrive. Passengers and 

crewmembers may be removed if necessary for safety, or for the purpose 

of contacting Customs.

    (d) Merchandise and baggage. The aircraft commander or other person 

in charge shall keep all merchandise and baggage together and unopened 

at the landing area until Customs officers arrive. The merchandise and 

baggage may be removed for safety or to protect property.

    (e) Mail. Mail may be removed from the aircraft, but shall be 

delivered at once to an officer or employee of the Postal Service.