"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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We are arguing two different aspects of culpability, I that of the
aircraft owner, and you that of the 14 year old. I accept your
argument; he committed a chargeable offence. But will the aircraft
owner be charged also for his contribution?



The airport won't for not keeping the gate locked.

Alabama Code...
Section 4-4-4
Municipal, etc., immunity from liability for negligence.
The construction, maintenance and operation of municipal airports is hereby
declared a public governmental function, and no action or suit shall be
brought or maintained against any municipality for or on account of the
negligence of such municipality or of its officers, agents, servants or
employees, in or about the construction, maintenance, operation,
superintendence or management of any municipal airport.

(Acts 1931, No. 136, p. 197; Code 1940, T. 4, §24.)