Man indicted for mid‑flight assault after passengers used duct tape, plane lands at BWI

Man indicted for mid‑flight assault after passengers used duct tape, plane lands at BWI
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A 67‑year‑old passenger was indicted for interfering with crew and assault after an incident on a September 3 flight from Dallas to Newark led passengers to restrain him with duct tape and zip ties and the aircraft to make an unscheduled emergency landing at Baltimore’s BWI Airport.

Employer and airline response

American Airlines commended the crew and passengers for their swift intervention, noting that safety and security of customers and team members is its top priority and that it does not tolerate violence.

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