Unruly Passenger Forces Flight Diversion to YYT

A 53-year-old man from Winnipeg has been charged following an incident on an Air Canada flight. The flight was traveling from Toronto to London Heathrow when it had to divert to St. John’s, Newfoundland. This diversion was prompted by the man’s unruly behavior.

Charges Against the Passenger

The individual, identified as Andrey Sokadeev, faced multiple charges. He was accused of:

• Assault
• Uttering threats
• Unruly or dangerous behavior under the Aeronautics Act

Incident Overview

Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) were called to assist. They escorted Sokadeev off the aircraft upon landing. The flight was diverted due to the severity of the man’s actions, which raised safety concerns for passengers and crew.

Court Appearance

Sokadeev is scheduled to make an appearance in court today to face the charges. The situation has raised awareness about the consequences of unruly behavior on flights.