Section 49 — Authority to prevent flight

(1) The Authority shall have the power to direct an operator or airman of a civil aircraft not to operate in any situation where the—

(a) aircraft may not be airworthy;

(b) airman may not be qualified or physically or mentally capable for the flight; or

(c) operation would cause imminent danger to any person or property on the ground.

(2) The Authority may take such steps as is necessary to detain such aircraft or airman.