Unruly Passenger Duct-Taped on Flight Could Face 20 Years in Prison
Summary
Arthur "Layne" Lundeen, a 67-year-old man from Arizona, was duct-taped to his seat by passengers after causing a disturbance on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark. He faces federal charges including assault and interfering with flight crew, which could lead to up to 20 years in prison.Key Facts
- The incident happened on September 3 aboard American Airlines Flight 618.
- Lundeen allegedly assaulted a passenger and disrupted the flight, causing an emergency landing in Baltimore.
- Passengers restrained him using duct tape and zip ties until the plane landed.
- He is federally charged with assault and interfering with flight crew duties.
- Lundeen is accused of ignoring crew instructions, intimidating staff, and making racial slurs.
- He was previously charged with misdemeanors in Maryland after the incident.
- His trial was postponed to November 16.
- Lundeen reportedly said he does not remember the events during the court hearing.
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