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Man arrested after passengers duct-tape and zip-tie him during flight

An Arizona man allegedly became violent aboard an American Airlines flight and was restrained by passengers and crew with duct tape and zip ties before being arrested following an emergency landing.

Published Sep 9, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A trip aboard an American Airlines flight took a frightening turn when passengers and crew members restrained an Arizona man with duct tape and zip ties after authorities said he became violent, nj.com reported. The man was arrested after the plane made an emergency landing, and his real estate company later cut ties with him.