(2)Every pilot, who, when flying an aircraft, finds himself above a prohibited area in contravention of sub-rule (1), shall, as soon as he is aware of the fact, give the signal of distress specified in [the rules of the Air referred to in rule 16] [Substituted by G.S.R. 672(E), dated 12.10.2004 (w.e.f. 14.10.2004). ], and shall land the aircraft as soon as possible outside the prohibited area at one of the nearest aerodromes in India:Provided that he shall not, unless compelled by stress of weather or other unavoidable, cause, fly further into the prohibited area nor commence to descend while still above the prohibited area.
