Passenger Incident on Flight
5 outlets
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5 reporters
- Steven RosenbaumCBS News
- Pranjal PandeyTimes of India
- NBC New YorkNBC News
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Zoe HussainNew York Post
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Passenger Incident on Flight. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/4242
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"The FBI is currently conducting interviews to gather the facts and will consult with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland to determine if federal charges will be filed," the statement said.
What happened
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An allegedly disruptive passenger was duct-taped to a passenger seat on an American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark that made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday.
The flight was diverted to Baltimore due to a “disruptive customer,” and Lundeen was removed from the plane and arrested upon landing, before passengers could continue to their destination, American Airlines told The Post.
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Unruly airline passenger who had to be duct-taped to seat after N-word meltdown fired from Arizona realty company
How it changed
- 4 Sep
Mejia and Olenick, who were sitting two rows in front of the man, say they jumped in to help restrain him.
- 5 Sep
Witnesses also alleged that the passenger hurled a racial slur and homophobic remarks at a flight attendant when she attempted to calm the situation.
- 6 Sep
The plane landed in Baltimore shortly after 10pmm where the local authorities boarded the aircraft and removed Lundeen, who was charged with two misdemeanours, assault in the second degree and disorderly conduct, according to court records.
- 7 Sep
“The FBI is currently conducting interviews to gather the facts and will consult with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland to determine if federal charges will be filed,” the bureau said.
Coverage 5 articles
7 Sep Unruly airline passenger who had to be duct-taped to seat after N-word meltdown fired from Arizona realty company
New York Post6 Sep Unruly passenger restrained with duct tape during US flight
The Straits Times
5 Sep Man duct-taped to plane seat after hurling slurs and attacking other passenger, witness says
NBC News
5 Sep US man duct-taped to seat after attacking passenger mid-flight, racial abuse
Times of India
4 Sep American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after mid-flight outburst
CBS News
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