‘Disruptive passenger’ duct-taped to airplane seat

A disruptive airline passenger was duct-taped to his seat and restrained with flexible handcuffs on Thursday night.

By Denio Lourenco

Posted September 5, 2026 5:12 pm.

It’s not what you would typically see on an airplane, but a viral video shows a “disruptive passenger” being duct-taped to their seat.

The American Airlines flight was heading to Newark Liberty International Airport from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Thurs. Sept. 3, when a man became agitated.

A flight attendant attempted to calm the situation, but the passenger allegedly got physical.

Three other passengers helped to restrain the man with zip-ties and what appears to be duct-tape.

The plane ended up making an emergency landing in Baltimore and the man was reportedly arrested upon arrival.

A viral video shows a “disruptive passenger” being duct-taped to their seat. (CNN/Juan Mejia, Richard Olenick)
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