<p>Layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old American Airlines passenger, stated that he does not remember the incident for which he was duct-taped to his seat. He questioned the charges against him, asking, ‘I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says? I don’t have my glasses.’</p><p>The incident occurred on September 3, when Lundeen was restrained in his first-class seat with duct tape and zip ties due to alleged unruly behavior during American Airlines Flight 618, which was traveling from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey. The flight was diverted to Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport for an emergency landing.</p>
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Passenger Duct-Taped to Plane Seat Does Not Recall Incident
Layne Lundeen, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 618, was duct-taped to his seat after an alleged outburst. He stated he does not recall the incident, which led to charges against him, including assaulting a police officer.
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US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’
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Passenger Duct-Taped to Plane Seat Does Not Recall Incident