American Airlines Passenger Duct-Taped to Seat, Plane Diverted After Mid-Flight Outburst
Witnesses said the intoxicated passenger used racial and anti-gay slurs before three men and crew restrained him with duct tape and zip ties.
- An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark diverted late Thursday to Baltimore, landing at Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after a passenger allegedly became violent.
- Witnesses reported the man appeared intoxicated, yelling at passengers before directing racial slurs and homophobic comments at a flight attendant; he allegedly struck a passenger and damaged a laptop.
- Three passengers intervened to assist the crew, using duct tape and zip ties to restrain the man to his seat; photos show him secured by the makeshift bindings.
- Authorities met the plane in Baltimore and took the suspect into custody; the FBI is currently interviewing witnesses to determine if federal charges will be filed.
- American Airlines stated the safety and security of customers and team members is its "top priority" and it does not tolerate violence, thanking crew for their professionalism.
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The man verbally and physically attacked, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Baltimore.
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