Question for you pilots/legal experts:
What would happen if Capt. Piche had NOT safely landed the Atlantic Glider? Say they ditched resulting in death or injuries and Piche survived. Would he be guilty of criminal negligence?
(Under s. 219 of the Criminal Code of Canada, (1) Every one is criminally negligent who
(a) in doing anything, or
(b) in omitting to do anything that is his duty to do,
shows wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "duty" means a duty imposed by law.)