Enraged flyer duct-taped to seat kept shouting ‘you have a little, tiny d–k,’ new video shows
Law enforcement arrested a U.S. real estate agent after he was duct-taped and zip-tied to his seat during an American Airlines flight to Newark. The man allegedly launched into a midair outburst involving racial slurs, leading other passengers to help restrain him. Video footage shows the passenger continuing to shout insults, including claims about a person's anatomy, while restrained. He has since lost his job following the incident. The passenger was taken into police custody immediately upon landing.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ An American Airlines passenger was restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight.
- ✓ The passenger was arrested and taken into police custody after the plane landed.
- ✓ The restrained man is a U.S. real estate agent who lost his job.
- ✓ Passengers assisted in restraining the man following a midair outburst.
What changed
New video footage reveals the passenger's specific insults while restrained and confirms his arrest upon landing.
Live updates
-
Real estate agent arrested after being duct-taped on American Airlines flight
Law enforcement arrested a U.S. real estate agent after he was duct-taped and zip-tied to his seat during an American Airlines flight to Newark. The man allegedly launched into a midair outburst involving racial slurs, leading other passengers to help restrain him. Video footage shows the passenger continuing to shout insults, including claims about a person's anatomy, while restrained. He has since lost his job following the incident. The passenger was taken into police custody immediately upon landing.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the increasing volatility of air travel and the legal consequences for disruptive passengers. It demonstrates the role of fellow travelers in maintaining cabin safety when crews are overwhelmed.
What is confirmed
- An American Airlines passenger was restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight.
- The passenger was arrested and taken into police custody after the plane landed.
- The restrained man is a U.S. real estate agent who lost his job.
- Passengers assisted in restraining the man following a midair outburst.
Still unconfirmed
- The passenger used racial slurs during his outburst.
- The passenger shouted that someone has a little, tiny d-k.
What to watch next
- Formal charges filed by law enforcement
- Official statement from American Airlines regarding crew response
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight
- CBS News — Passengers who helped restrain disruptive man on American Airlines flight describe chaos
- FOX 10 Phoenix — American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after alleged midair outburst
- theguardian.com — US real estate agent duct-taped and zip-tied to plane seat after ‘racial slurs’ is fired
- NBC News — Man accused of midair racist outburst loses job after duct-tape flight to Newark
- New York Post — Enraged flyer duct-taped to seat kept shouting ‘you have a little, tiny d–k,’ new video shows
- www.yahoo.com — Duct-Taped American Airlines Passenger Taken Into Police Custody In New Video
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community