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Duct-taped passenger says two screwdrivers sparked mid-air meltdown

A passenger says drinking two screwdrivers led to a disruptive outburst on an early September American Airlines flight that prompted fellow travelers to restrain him with duct tape and zip ties and resulted in criminal charges.

Published Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Tucson, Arizona, man says two screwdrivers are the only explanation he has for a mid-flight meltdown that got him duct-taped to his seat, zip-tied and criminally charged.