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RCMP Charge Two After Mid-Air Fight Halts Thompson-Tadoule Lake Flight

One suspect has been remanded on charges including endangering aircraft safety, assault, drug possession; the other has been released on undertaking, with RCMP continuing their investigation.

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Overview

  • The July 7 flight from Thompson to Tadoule Lake turned back mid-air after two passengers became physically combative, triggering safety protocols.
  • Thompson Rural RCMP officers arrested the two men without further incident when the aircraft landed back in Thompson.
  • A search of the 29-year-old Thompson man uncovered a small amount of suspected crack cocaine, resulting in a controlled-substance possession charge.
  • The 27-year-old Tadoule Lake passenger faces counts of endangering an aircraft, assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats and remains in custody on remand.
  • Investigators continue to probe the disturbance and related offences as the RCMP review crew and passenger safety measures for remote charter flights.