Man acting violent on US flight duct-taped to plane seat by passengers
The incident one week before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks sparked concern on the plane.
A man acting violently on American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Newark was restrained by passengers through duct-taping and zip ties, CNN reported. The incident unfolded after the man, who was seated in first class, began exhibiting disruptive behavior more than halfway into the flight on Thursday night, September 3, 2026.
A fellow traveler stated that the flight crew first attempted to manage the situation, but the man escalated, attacking another passenger and using offensive language. Despite efforts to calm the individual, he resisted, eventually leading to his physical restraint. Passengers ensured his airway remained unobstructed during the process, as per CNN.
The Maryland Transportation Authority Police and FBI were on standby upon the plane's safe landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. One passenger was apprehended for the disturbance. The federal authorities confirmed the actor's identity was not disclosed. Following the removal of the man, the flight continued to its destination, Newark.
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