Section 206 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Assault etc on member of crew of aircraft or vessel

A person who, while on board an aircraft or vessel, assaults or threatens with violence a member of the crew of the aircraft or vessel—
(a) so as to interfere with the functions or duties performed by the crew member in connection with the safe operation of the aircraft or vessel, or
(b) so as to diminish the ability of the crew member to perform those functions or duties,
is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.

Sourced from the New South Wales Legislation website at 8 June 2026. For the latest information on New South Wales Government legislation please go to https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 203E — Offence
s 204 — Destruction of, or damage to, an aircraft or vessel with intent or reckless indifference
s 205 — Prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft or vessel
s 207 — Placing etc dangerous articles on board an aircraft or vessel
s 208 — Threatening to destroy etc an aircraft, vessel or vehicle
s 209 — False information as to plan etc to prejudice the safety of an aircraft or vessel or persons on board an aircraft or vessel

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