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Authority to Prevent Flight. - (a) The Director General is authorized to direct the operator or airman of a civil aircraft that the aircraft is not to be operated in situations where:
(1) The aircraft may not be airworthy; or
(2) The airman may not be qualified or physically or mentally capable for the flight; or
(3) The operation would cause imminent danger to persons or property on the ground.
(b) The Director General may take such steps as are necessary to detain such aircraft or airmen.
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