# Passenger forgets midflight meltdown

> Man duct-taped to seat claims he doesn't remember racist outburst on flight
- Title: Passenger forgets midflight meltdown · New York Post
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: arthur layne lundeen, american airlines, seattle, nfl, baltimore, military, duct tape, zip ties, racist, homophobic, midflight, emergency landing
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/duct-tape-plane-passenger-gives-unbelievable-excuse-for-midflight-meltdown
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:02:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arthur layne lundeen, american airlines, seattle, nfl, baltimore, military, duct tape, zip ties, racist, homophobic, midflight, emergency landing
## 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
## Key takeaway

Passenger with no memory of incident says he was traveling to NYC for daughter's birthday