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Tucson Man Arrested After Flight Crew Duct Tapes Him to Seat
Witnesses said the 67-year-old allegedly used slurs and struck a passenger before crew and travelers restrained him, prompting a diversion and arrest.
- On September 3, 2026, American Airlines Flight 618 diverted to Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport after passenger Layne Arthur Lundeen allegedly became disruptive and used racial and homophobic slurs aboard the aircraft.
- Witnesses reported that the 67-year-old Arizona man appeared intoxicated before physically attacking a seatmate and striking their computer. Lundeen reportedly shouted slurs at crew and passengers, prompting intervention from fellow travelers.
- Richard O'Lenick and other passengers restrained Lundeen using zip ties and duct tape provided by flight attendants. This action secured the cabin until the plane safely landed in Maryland.
- The FBI field office confirmed that law enforcement arrested a "disruptive passenger" at BWI following the diversion. Long Realty announced on Sunday it is cutting ties with the Tucson agent.
- Maryland Transportation Authority Police took custody of Lundeen after the flight from Dallas landed. The incident gained national attention, highlighting ongoing concerns about passenger conduct on commercial flights.
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A 67-year-old passenger with "aggressive" behaviour was attached to his seat with tape.
·Montreal, Canada
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The Independent (US)American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after mid-air meltdown loses his job
Other passengers claimed Lundeen was using vulgar and bigoted language toward the flight crew
·London, United Kingdom
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Arizona man who got duct-taped on an American Airlines flight was VP of realty firm, company says he is no longer associated
US News: 67-year-old Arthur Lundeen, the man who was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight after he created a nuisance, has been fired from the.
·India
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Tucson real estate brokerage drops agent after viral flight video
A Tucson real estate agent was duct-taped to a first-class seat after a disruptive incident on an American Airlines flight, leading to his arrest and the termination of his affiliation with Long Realty.
·Tucson, United States
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