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Passenger Duct-Taped After Flight Outburst | Perth News
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A 67-year-old passenger, Layne Lundeen, was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight after allegedly hurling racial and homophobic slurs, assaulting staff and passengers, and causing a chaotic emergency landing in Baltimore. Despite being restrained, he claimed total amnesia when confronted with charges of assault and disorderly conduct, even asking if he’d assaulted a police officer. Eyewitnesses described his aggression, including attempts to strike others. The airline emphasized safety as top priority, while his former employer severed ties, revoking his authorization to represent them. Authorities are investigating — and this bizarre case is already spiraling beyond the skies.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/17/duct-tape-plane-seat-passenger
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