# Realtor duct-taped to seat after air rage meltdown

> Arizona realtor duct-taped to seat after racist outburst on flight
- Title: Realtor duct-taped to seat after air rage meltdown · Dailymail
- Summary: Arizona realtor duct-taped to seat after racist outburst on flight Realtor was arrested for assault after mid-flight meltdown targeting Rabbi Jonathan Cahn
- Keywords: layne lundeen, russian cahn, american airlines, arizona, new jersey, duct tape, air rage, emergency landing, news, entertainment, Realtor, duct-taped
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- Published: 2026-09-16T14:56:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: layne lundeen, russian cahn, american airlines, arizona, new jersey, duct tape, air rage, emergency landing, news, entertainment
## Air rage incident
67-year-old Arizona realtor Layne Lundeen was removed from flight after racist and homophobic outburst

> I don't remember any of what happened
## Emergency landing
Plane made emergency landing in Baltimore after Lundeen's meltdown
## Arrested
Lundeen faced two charges of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct
## Court confusion
Lundeen claimed he didn't remember any of the incident details

> I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says?
## Rabbi victim
Rabbi Jonathan Cahn was seated next to Lundeen and suffered injuries
## Rabbi's account
Cahn said Lundeen grabbed his throat and broke his laptop during altercation

> He said he was at one point a Christian, but he rejected Jesus after he got divorced
## Flight details
Flight from Dallas to Newark was two hours into journey when incident began
## Duct tape restraint
Male passengers used duct tape to restrain Lundeen after he tried to escape
## Racial slur
Lundeen allegedly made racial slur against black flight attendant
## Homophobic comments
Lundeen made homophobic comments during altercation with Rabbi Cahn
## Rabbi's injury
Cahn's arm was already injured and he suffered additional trauma
## Flight crew response
Flight attendants tried to de-escalate situation but Lundeen escalated further
## FBI involvement
FBI agents boarded plane after emergency landing but haven't contacted Lundeen
## Job loss
Lundeen was fired from Long Realty after viral incident
## Court date
Lundeen's trial is scheduled for October 19, 2026
## Rabbi's statement
Cahn said Lundeen was trying to 'destroy' his laptop during altercation
## Key takeaway

Realtor was arrested for assault after mid-flight meltdown targeting Rabbi Jonathan Cahn