Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP say a flight from New York to Europe was forced to land in Gander, N.L., because of an unruly passenger.
Police say they arrived at Gander International Airport around 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday and arrested a 25-year-old woman.
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She had allegedly assaulted members of the flight crew and had to be restrained for landing.
The woman faces two counts of assault, two counts of assault of a peace officer and one count of resisting arrest.
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She was also charged with interfering with a crew member in the performance of their duties.
Police are asking anyone with video of the incident on the plane to come forward.
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