An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Baltimore. A passenger was bound with duct tape. He was identified as Arthur Lundeen. Witnesses said he was strapped to a first-class seat after a violent racist outburst.
Other passengers joined in to restrain him midair. Photos of the scene circulated widely on social media. Reports say Lundeen shouted abuse and became belligerent. The plane was diverted to Baltimore and touched down without incident. American Airlines said it was working with authorities. No further details have been made public.