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Disruptive Passenger Duct-Taped to First-Class Seat as Plane Makes Emergency Landing
Crew and passengers restrained the man with duct tape and zip ties after he allegedly assaulted others, and federal investigators are reviewing the case.
- On Thursday, September 3, 2026, American Airlines Flight 618 diverted to Baltimore after 67-year-old passenger Layne Arthur Lundeen allegedly became violent and hurled racial and anti-gay slurs, forcing an emergency landing.
- Roughly two hours into the flight from Dallas to Newark, Lundeen allegedly grabbed a seatmate's neck and struck a computer, prompting passengers and crew to intervene with duct tape and zip ties.
- "Just like a light switch, all of a sudden, it went from quiet to yelling and chaos," passenger Juan Mejia said, describing how he and Richard Olenick restrained Lundeen for 15 minutes until landing in Maryland.
- Long Realty Company CEO Kevin Kaplan terminated Lundeen's affiliation on September 5, citing conduct "wholly inconsistent with the professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect for others" expected of their agents.
- Lundeen faces state charges of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, while the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland evaluate whether federal prosecution is warranted.
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