# American Airlines Passenger Duct-Taped After Attacking Crew and Fellow Travelers

A 67-year-old American Airlines passenger was duct-taped to his seat after attacking crew and biting a passenger on a flight to Newark.

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A 67-year-old passenger on American Airlines flight 618 was duct-taped to his seat after attacking fellow travelers and biting a man who helped restrain him on a Dallas to Newark flight on September 3, 2026. [^1]

Arthur Lundeen was identified as the unruly passenger on American Airlines flight 618, which was diverted to Baltimore (BWI) on 2026-09-03 after he engaged in belligerent behavior; he was arrested upon arrival. [^2]

The passenger shouted racist and anti-LGBT remarks, called a Black flight attendant the N-word, used the F-slur, and screamed about Jesus and hell before becoming violent. [^3]

The passenger was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct and released on his own recognizance on September 4, 2026, with a state trial scheduled for October 19. [^4]

An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday after a disruptive incident. [^5]

With the help of a flight attendant, the intervening passengers used zip ties and duct tape to secure the man to his seat. [^6]

Witnesses alleged that the passenger hurled a racial slur and homophobic remarks at a flight attendant when she attempted to calm the situation. [^7]

A viral social media page reported that Lundeen made racist and anti-LGBT remarks, screamed about Jesus and going to hell, called a Black flight attendant the N-word, used the F-slur, and then became violent, hitting another passenger and striking their computer. [^8]

According to the Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal, Lundeen faces charges for second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, and was released on bond on 2026-09-04. [^9]

The FBI's Baltimore field office is investigating the incident and checking with the U.S. Attorney's Office to determine if Lundeen could face federal charges; the FAA is also investigating. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. A 67-year-old passenger on American Airlines flight 618 was duct-taped to his seat after attacking fellow travelers and biting a man who helped restrain him on a Dallas to Newark flight on September 3, 2026. (View from the Wing, News)
2. Arthur Lundeen was identified as the unruly passenger on American Airlines flight 618, which was diverted to Baltimore (BWI) on 2026-09-03 after he engaged in belligerent behavior; he was arrested upon arrival. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. The passenger shouted racist and anti-LGBT remarks, called a Black flight attendant the N-word, used the F-slur, and screamed about Jesus and hell before becoming violent. (View from the Wing, News)
4. The passenger was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct and released on his own recognizance on September 4, 2026, with a state trial scheduled for October 19. (View from the Wing, News)
5. An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday after a disruptive incident. (The Times Of India, News)
6. With the help of a flight attendant, the intervening passengers used zip ties and duct tape to secure the man to his seat. (The Times Of India, News)
7. Witnesses alleged that the passenger hurled a racial slur and homophobic remarks at a flight attendant when she attempted to calm the situation. (The Times Of India, News)
8. A viral social media page reported that Lundeen made racist and anti-LGBT remarks, screamed about Jesus and going to hell, called a Black flight attendant the N-word, used the F-slur, and then became violent, hitting another passenger and striking their computer. (Hindustan Times, News)
9. According to the Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal, Lundeen faces charges for second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, and was released on bond on 2026-09-04. (Hindustan Times, News)
10. The FBI's Baltimore field office is investigating the incident and checking with the U.S. Attorney's Office to determine if Lundeen could face federal charges; the FAA is also investigating. (Hindustan Times, News)

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