US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’
Summary
A 67-year-old passenger, Layne Lundeen, was duct-taped and zip-tied to his seat on an American Airlines flight after he allegedly used racial and homophobic slurs and acted violently. The plane made an emergency landing, and Lundeen was arrested and charged; he later said he does not remember the incident.Key Facts
- Layne Lundeen was restrained with duct tape and zip ties on Flight 618 from Dallas to Newark.
- The plane was diverted to Baltimore/Washington airport for an emergency landing.
- Lundeen was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
- Lundeen said in court that he did not remember anything about what happened.
- Passengers helped restrain Lundeen after he reportedly used offensive racial and homophobic language and tried to hit people.
- American Airlines stated that safety is their top priority and that they do not tolerate violence.
- Lundeen’s former employer, Long Realty, ended their affiliation with him after the incident.
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