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New York-Tokyo flight turned back mid-flight due to drunken troublemaker

'13.01.2025'

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On January 5, disruptive behavior by a business class passenger forced an American Airlines (AA) flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (HND, Haneda) to make an emergency landing in Anchorage (ANC, Alaska). The troublemaker faces criminal charges, reports AviationA2Z.

The FBI statement detailed the seriousness of the incident. The actions of troublemaker Robert Soleski compromised safety and required costly and time-consuming changes. route.

Soleski faces federal charges of interfering with crew members aboard American Airlines Flight AA167. The charges carry a potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250 fine.

Unruly American Airlines Passenger

Flight attendants reported growing concerns about Solesky's condition during the scheduled 14-hour trans-Pacific flight. He was heavily intoxicated.

Crew members observed Solesky attempting to reach the business class lavatory about eight hours into the flight. The situation escalated when the passenger began making noise that carried from the lavatory into the cabin.

When the flight attendant tried to help Solesky, he reacted aggressively, grabbing the crew member by the lapels of his uniform.

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The flight crew immediately implemented safety protocols. Solesky was ordered to remain seated and his access to the forward lavatory was restricted. The passenger violated these instructions and made several unauthorized attempts to reach the front of the aircraft.

The Boeing 787-9, flying between Kennedy Airport in New York and Haneda Airport in Tokyo, made an emergency landing in Anchorage after Solesky failed to follow crew instructions. Law enforcement officers in Anchorage detained the troublemaker after landing.

This case is one of a growing number incidentsrelated to inappropriate passenger behavior on international flights. The trend has attracted increased attention from aviation authorities and law enforcement.

Captain's intervention

The seriousness of Robert Soleski's misbehavior prompted the captain of the plane to intervene personally. He left the cockpit to discuss the situation with Soleski's wife. She supported the captain's proposal to change the flight route to isolate her husband.

Soleski, despite clear instructions to stay seated and use the rear lavatories, repeatedly attempted to make his way to the front of the plane. His family members, who were flying with him, attempted several times to physically restrain Soleski and return him to his seat.

The captain changed the plane's course to Anchorage as they approached the Bering Sea.

After landing, law enforcement officers removed the inadequate passenger from the plane.

Investigators collected evidence from crew members and witnesses, after which they allowed the flight to continue on to Tokyo.

The incident resulted in a three-hour delay for the remaining passengers. The Soleskis were traveling with cousins. The troublemaker's wife admitted that they were unable to control his behavior throughout the flight.

In addition to the criminal charges, Solesky faces a civil lawsuit from American Airlines.

The airline will seek compensation for expenses related to the change in course, including excess fuel consumption, crew overtime, airport fees and arranging passenger accommodation.

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