Uanset bestemmelserne i stk. 2 kan EF-luftfartsselskabet, hvis det beviser, at skaden helt eller delvis er forårsaget af den tilskadekomne eller dræbte persons uagtsomhed, helt eller delvis fritages for erstatningsansvar i overensstemmelse med den lovgivning, der finder anvendelse.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2, if the Community air carrier proves that the damage was caused by, or contributed to by, the negligence of the injured or deceased passenger, the carrier may be exonerated wholly or partly from its liability in accordance with applicable law.