An American Airlines jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Baltimore. A passenger was restrained with duct tape. He was named 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 spread rapidly on social media. Reports say Lundeen yelled slurs and turned violent. The plane was rerouted to Baltimore and landed safely. American Airlines said it was cooperating with authorities. No further details have been made public.