American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after mid-flight outburst
Summary
An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark made an emergency stop in Baltimore because a passenger became disruptive during the flight. The crew and passengers used duct tape to restrain the man after he acted violently and was taken off the plane by law enforcement.Key Facts
- The flight was from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark and stopped in Baltimore late Thursday night.
- A male passenger became disruptive, reportedly drunk, and yelled at another passenger.
- He used racial slurs and homophobic language towards a flight attendant.
- The man became violent, leading crew and passengers to restrain him with duct tape.
- The restrained passenger was held in a first-class seat with tape around his wrists, body, and head.
- After being taken off by authorities, the flight resumed to Newark.
- American Airlines said safety is their top priority and praised their staff for handling the situation professionally.
- The FBI is investigating and may file federal charges; the passenger remains in custody, but his identity is not public.
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