In an astonishing turn of events, the aviation industry was rocked by the sensational tale of a British Airways pilot’s cocaine party in Joburg.
Mike Beaton reportedly had a cocaine party in Joburg before he was due to fly a full plane to London.
24-Hour Flight Delay
On a fateful Monday night in August, passengers on a Johannesburg-to-London flight found themselves stranded for an unforeseen 24-hour delay due to an airline staffing emergency. Little did they suspect that this emergency had its origins in one pilot’s extravagant night out.
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Inside Mike Beaton’s Wild Cocaine Party in Joburg
The shocking details of Beaton’s evening, meticulously chronicled in text messages to a stewardess friend, have now come to light, leaving no room for doubt regarding his fitness to serve as the first officer on the impending flight.
Beaton’s night commenced at a local bar before progressing to the Grillhouse and Tiger’s Milk restaurant, a journey that introduced him to a “young Spanish bird” and a “Welsh chick.” His party of three soon joined forces with “two local lads who live in the compound,” likely Melrose Arch.
The text messages disclosed Beaton’s drug-induced behaviour, including a bizarre incident where he snorted cocaine off one woman’s breast, News24 reveals
An unsettling debate initiated by Beaton arose, pondering which woman’s breast was better suited for this unconventional act. As the night spiralled further into debauchery, he escorted the women back to their hotel, where he engaged in a marathon session of drug-fueled intimacy with his Welsh acquaintance.
Even after his friend expressed discomfort at the cocaine use, Beaton continued to boast about his exploits.
British Airways Response to Pilot’s Cocaine Party in Joburg
The aftermath of Beaton’s reckless actions was both swift and harsh. The flight was abruptly cancelled following a report from a concerned colleague, and Beaton was relegated to a passenger seat for the return journey. He subsequently underwent a drug test and received a termination notice from British Airways.
In response to inquiries, British Airways reiterated its unwavering commitment to passenger safety, clarifying that there was no risk to passengers during the incident. Meanwhile, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed the revocation of Beaton’s medical certification.