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A 67-year-old man allegedly unleashed a violent rampage on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark, hurling racist and homophobic slurs, choking a passenger, and biting those who tried to stop him—including a retired cop. Crew and passengers resorted to zip ties and duct tape to restrain him mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Baltimore. The calm traveler who helped subdue him hopes the man gets help, while his employer fired him instantly and the FBI investigates potential federal charges. American Airlines praised the quick-thinking crew and passengers, reinforcing their zero-tolerance stance on violence—proving that even routine flights can turn into high-stakes emergencies.

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