General Aviation Standards Act of 1989

Summary

General Aviation Standards Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (with respect to aviation accident investigations) to apply such Act, with specified exceptions, to any action for damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident brought against a manufacturer, owner, or operator of a general aviation aircraft, or a person who supports or maintains such aircraft or any other person or governmental entity. Establishes guidelines for uniform standards of liability of general aviation manufacturers for such accidents. States that all actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Establishes, with specified exceptions, a limitation of actions period of 12 years from delivery of aircraft or harm-causing part to the purchaser for general aviation civil liability brought against a general aviation manufacturer. Declares admissible as evidence certain income tax and payroll tax liability for purposes of establishing financial harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Permits the award of punitive damages if a claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the direct result of conduct manifesting conscious, flagrant indifference to safety. Establishes a two-year limitation of actions period for actions arising out of such an accident. Confers original jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts, concurrently with State courts, for all civil actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Provides procedures for removal from State to Federal district courts of such actions. Declares that this Act supersedes any State law regarding recovery of damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Declares the intent of the Congress that sanctions be strictly enforced for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including orders to pay to the other party the reasonable costs of legal fees. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the results of a study determining whether persons awarded damages for general aviation accidents under this Act are unable to collect such damages, and the amount of any uncollectible damages.

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Timeline

1. 8 March 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 March 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 March 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

5. 27 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

6. 24 May 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 July 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 18 July 1989

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

9. 20 July 1989

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 20 July 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

11. 4 August 1989

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 101-218, Part I.

    Source: Committee

12. 4 August 1989

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 101-218, Part I.

    Source: Committee

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