Drunk Mallorca holidaymaker causes police action on the plane

Drunk Mallorca holidaymaker causes police action on the plane

A significant incident occurred on Monday on board a plane that was scheduled to take off from Nuremberg to Palma de Mallorca. A 35-year-old man, heavily intoxicated, was barred from the flight by the plane's crew after he repeatedly and vehemently resisted the instructions of the on-board staff. The pilot was forced to call the police, who eventually removed the man from the plane. Schwäbische.de reported that the drunk passenger resisted arrest and pushed a police officer against the side of the ship; fortunately she was uninjured.

The police took the aggressive man to the station, where a blood sample was taken. He was then taken to a sobering-up cell. Proceedings were initiated against him for resisting law enforcement officers. The incident raises questions about the legal consequences that could arise from his behavior. Particularly relevant here is Section 113 of the Criminal Code, which deals with resistance against law enforcement officers, whereby violent behavior or threats are a prerequisite.

Legal aspects in focus

In addition to the resistance, the man's behavior could also fall under the criminal code's sections that deal with endangering air traffic. Loud anwalt.de It is important to check whether there was a specific threat to air traffic due to his behavior. The response of the crew and the police could also be examined to assess proportionality.

Another aspect is drunk driving according to Section 316 of the Criminal Code, even if the passenger was not piloting the aircraft himself. His intoxication may still have interfered with the proper operation of the flight, which could be important for future legal considerations.

Consequences and potential penalties

• Widerstand gegen Vollstreckungsbeamte (§ 113 StGB)
• Gefährdung des Luftverkehrs (§ 315 StGB)
• Nötigung oder Bedrohung der Crew (§ 240 StGB)
• Trunkenheit im Verkehr (§ 316 StGB)
• Ordnungswidrigkeit nach dem Luftsicherheitsgesetz

Furthermore, the behavior could also be viewed as coercion or threats to the crew, which could result in criminal prosecution. Whether, for example, aggressive gestures or verbal threats support the accusation of coercion also remains to be clarified. The possibility that the man may not be held fully responsible for his behavior due to his alcoholism is also discussed.

Overall, the legal assessment of such incidents is complex and requires a thorough examination of the circumstances. The 35-year-old's case highlights the serious consequences of excessive alcohol consumption in the context of aviation and raises important questions about the safety and rights of both crew and passengers.