Chapter 2 Adjustments

Set base offense level and special offense characteristics (SOCs).

Total Offense Level:30

Selected Guideline: 2A5.2 - Interference with Flight Crew Member or Flight Attendant; Interference with Dispatch, Navigation, Operation, or Maintenance of Mass Transportation Vehicle; Unsafe Operation of Unmanned Aircraft

the offense involved intentionally endangering the safety of: (A) an airport or an aircraft; or (B) a mass transportation facility or a mass transportation vehicle
Level 30
the offense involved recklessly endangering the safety of: (A) an airport or an aircraft; or (B) a mass transportation facility or a mass transportation vehicle
Level 18
an assault occurred
otherwise
Level 9
Total Offense Level:30

Statutory Provisions:

  • 18 U.S.C. §§ 39B, 1992(a)(1), (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6)
  • 49 U.S.C. §§ 46308, 46503, 46504 (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472(c), (j)). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 79 §2A5.3

Special Offense Characteristics:

Check the characteristics that apply to calculate the total offense level.

Note: If the resulting offense level is less than level 24, increase to level 24.

Cross References:

If death resulted:
Apply the most analogous guideline from Chapter Two, Part A, Subpart 1 (Homicide)if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above
If the offense involved possession of, or a threat to use (A) a nuclear weapon, nuclear material, or nuclear byproduct material; (B) a chemical weapon; (C) a biological agent, toxin, or delivery system; or (D) a weapon of mass destruction:
Apply 2M6.1if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation:

Base Offense Level:0
Current Total:30