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)
May 2nd 2008 @ 2:02PM
AmStarr said...
. . . and that is the plain truth. . .
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May 2nd 2008 @ 2:16PM
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.
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May 2nd 2008 @ 2:33PM
doc said...
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?
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May 2nd 2008 @ 3:24PM
Tinna said...
He was making a comment from personal reference jackass.
May 2nd 2008 @ 2:41PM
Xenitelis8888 said...
LMAO
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May 2nd 2008 @ 3:04PM
Mike said...
Where the HELL is TSA when you need them?
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May 4th 2008 @ 1:24PM
Dave Sarver said...
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.
May 4th 2008 @ 7:04AM
jeff.gadling said...
Mike,
TSA has nothing to do with onboard flights.
May 2nd 2008 @ 3:23PM
smarteepantz said...
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.
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May 2nd 2008 @ 3:29PM
lynda Foster said...
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
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May 2nd 2008 @ 3:42PM
Marty said...
When I saw the story I immediately thought: Ted Kennedy.
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May 4th 2008 @ 7:04AM
jeff.gadling said...
Three fingers of Chivas nightly.
May 2nd 2008 @ 3:47PM
stew said...
i guess they moved him to the front of the plane to be with the other drinkers.....the pilot and co-pilot!!!
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May 2nd 2008 @ 3:53PM
2Smart4This said...
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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May 2nd 2008 @ 4:40PM
wtf said...
so you aparently went to one of these sites huh!
May 2nd 2008 @ 4:01PM
finesmokes said...
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?
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May 2nd 2008 @ 4:05PM
BAMA said...
NOW HE IS IS THE ECLUSIVE MILE HIGH CLUB OF ODIOTS
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May 2nd 2008 @ 4:05PM
drizzle said...
well,at least he was closer to the golden gates when he went!!!!
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May 2nd 2008 @ 4:12PM
SUSAN said...
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.
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May 2nd 2008 @ 4:14PM
Mr Faux said...
Well Boris...let me know when your drunk and ready enough for your flying lessons ok? Cheap vodka equals death at 30,000ft. Where were the KGB? sounds a bit fishy that this person was allowed to keep drinking after after causing a fight or two with other passangers? I bet they let him sit up front with his own bottle to keep him quite, well it worked to good.. didn't it?? By the way, Isn't the pilot's door and control panel in the front of the plane?? Remind me not to book a flight to central sibera anytime soon! Later comrade!
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