From New York Post · · 50s
Passenger forgets midflight meltdown
Man duct-taped to seat claims he doesn't remember racist outburst on flight
In brief
Man duct-taped to seat claims he doesn't remember racist outburst on flight Passenger with no memory of incident says he was traveling to NYC for daughter's birthday Originally reported by New York Post.
Passenger claims no memory
Arthur Layne Lundeen, 67, said he doesn't remember the incident after being duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight.
“I don't remember any of what happened”
Flight emergency landing
Lundeen's racist and homophobic outburst led to an emergency landing in Baltimore after fellow passengers restrained him with duct tape and zip ties.
“I was supposed to land in New Jersey”
Traveling for daughter
Lundeen said he was helping his daughter move into a new apartment and it was her birthday.
“I got a double whammy for my trip”
Spiritual argument
Lundeen became angry after a conversation with author Jonathan Cahn about spirituality, cursing Jesus and blasphemy.
“It's all bulls, t. Jesus is bulls, t”
Court appearance
Lundeen was released on his own recognizance with conditions to avoid alcohol and drugs.
“I don't have my glasses”
What to remember
Passenger with no memory of incident says he was traveling to NYC for daughter's birthday
