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Russian man has a few too many, dies on airplane
Last month, Iva told us about a Russian man who was too drunk to notice he'd been stabbed in the back with a knife.Now, add this one to the list of bad things that happen to Russians when they booze: A Russian man on an Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Toronto didn't quite make it, dying before the plane touched down yesterday.
Passengers say he had been drinking heavily and had picked fights with several male passengers. Flight attendants reportedly broke up these scuffles by moving the man to the front of the plane, where he died.
Police are now looking into whether alcohol contributed to his death.
What strange things have been found on planes?
Click the image to read the bizarre story...
Filed under: Russian Federation, Airlines
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
AmStarr May 2nd 2008 2:02PM
. . . and that is the plain truth. . .
RON Perkins May 2nd 2008 2:16PM
Sad - but true I guess. I just wanted to say that some passengers act out very strange sometimes once than get at certain altitudes. I'd say mainly because of the horrid conditions that passengers have to go through these days. Before, during, and after your flight can be trying for many. Personally, I just want to get there, so I just remain clam as I can, expect little during the flight, and always try to never check bags. Flying today is like going through an obstacle course. Point a finger at the problem? It is the airline industry, uninformed and numbed passengers, terrorists (pick a group!), air control systems, the weather, etc. I have to fly, so I prepare myself every time. Wish everyone else would too.
Xenitelis8888 May 2nd 2008 2:41PM
LMAO
doc May 2nd 2008 2:33PM
RON Perkins said...
Sad - but true I guess. I just wanted to say that some passengers act out very strange sometimes once than get at certain altitudes. I'd say mainly because of the horrid conditions that passengers have to go through these days. Before, during, and after your flight can be trying for many. Personally, I just want to get there, so I just remain clam as I can, expect little during the flight, and always try to never check bags. Flying today is like going through an obstacle course. Point a finger at the problem? It is the airline industry, uninformed and numbed passengers, terrorists (pick a group!), air control systems, the weather, etc. I have to fly, so I prepare myself every time. Wish everyone else would too.
and just what the hell does your post have to do with the story of an idiot who drank his stupid self to death?
Tinna May 2nd 2008 3:24PM
He was making a comment from personal reference jackass.
Mike May 2nd 2008 3:04PM
Where the HELL is TSA when you need them?
Dave Sarver May 4th 2008 1:24PM
probably out frisking a 90 y/o man in a wheel chair. Or someone's 80 y/o grandmother, neither of which is a real threat.
jeff.gadling May 4th 2008 7:04AM
Mike,
TSA has nothing to do with onboard flights.
smarteepantz May 2nd 2008 3:23PM
You know...there's a reason why they have to look into whether this is alcohol or something else. There are all sorts of neurological issues that can occur and will affect behavior and emotions. His body may have been in the process of shutting down anyway, the alcohol could have been incidental.
SUSAN May 2nd 2008 4:12PM
Why did the flight attendants keep serving booze to this guy even when they could see that he was drunk and unruly?
Bars have an "86" rule; airlines should, too.
lynda Foster May 2nd 2008 3:29PM
I don't want to be a party pooper, but, they serve that booze on the plane like there is no tommorow. People get so drunk. and there not even giving them food anymore. Crazy. I am surprised more people don't get killed once they get OFF the airplane. Like when they get behind the wheel of a car.
Lynda
BAMA May 2nd 2008 4:05PM
NOW HE IS IS THE ECLUSIVE MILE HIGH CLUB OF ODIOTS
Marty May 2nd 2008 3:42PM
When I saw the story I immediately thought: Ted Kennedy.
jeff.gadling May 4th 2008 7:04AM
Three fingers of Chivas nightly.
Professor Erwin L Corey May 2nd 2008 4:33PM
Did he die with a smile on his face and doing what he did best....lol
stew May 2nd 2008 3:47PM
i guess they moved him to the front of the plane to be with the other drinkers.....the pilot and co-pilot!!!
2Smart4This May 2nd 2008 3:53PM
Most likely he was mixing some other drug with all the alcohol. Either an illegal substance or prescription medication, one or the other.
I liked the line above that stated :
Sometimes in Russia the plane kills you. Very funny.
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wtf May 2nd 2008 4:40PM
so you aparently went to one of these sites huh!
finesmokes May 2nd 2008 4:01PM
really vague....how can this guy's death be determined w/out an autopsy?
...or was he beat to death by fellow passengers for being an "obnoxious" drunk?
drizzle May 2nd 2008 4:05PM
well,at least he was closer to the golden gates when he went!!!!