Passenger Dies on Moscow to Omsk Flight After Being Restrained by Fellow Travelers — Criminal Case Opened
A 39-year-old man died aboard a Russian domestic flight traveling from Moscow to Omsk on June 22, 2026, after fellow passengers physically restrained him for disruptive behavior. The Eastern Interregional Investigative Department of Transport of Russia's Investigative Committee has confirmed that a criminal investigation has been opened into the circumstances of his death. What Happened on Board According to reports from Russian Telegram news channel 112, the passenger began behaving aggressively mid-flight and attempted to force his way into the cockpit. Fearing for the safety of the crew and other passengers, those on board intervened and physically stopped him. His hands and feet were bound using plastic cable ties to prevent further disruption. After the man calmed down, the restraints were removed. Shortly afterward, he lost consciousness. When the flight landed in Omsk, medical personnel arrived at the scene but were unable to save him — he was pronounced dead upon arrival...