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[^1]\n\nArthur 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nAn American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday after a disruptive incident. [^5]\n\nWith the help of a flight attendant, the intervening passengers used zip ties and duct tape to secure the man to his seat. [^6]\n\nWitnesses alleged that the passenger hurled a racial slur and homophobic remarks at a flight attendant when she attempted to calm the situation. [^7]\n\nA 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]\n\nAccording 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]\n\nThe 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. 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