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 hurled slurs, officials said.
- An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark was diverted to Baltimore after a passenger became violent and used racial and anti-gay slurs onboard, leading to passengers and crew restraining him with duct tape and zip ties.
- The disruptive passenger, Arthur Lundeen, was arrested after landing and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct; an FBI investigation is ongoing to consider federal charges.
- Witnesses, including Juan Mejia, helped restrain the man to prevent further escalation, and law enforcement arrested the passenger after landing.
- American Airlines stated it does not tolerate violence, emphasized safety and security as priorities, and thanked staff and passengers for their professionalism in handling the incident.
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