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Duct-tape plane passenger breaks silence — and gives unbelievable excuse for midflight meltdown
NY Post ^ | September 16, 2026 | Chris Nesi

Posted on 09/17/2026 6:19:31 AM PDT by Twotone

The American Airlines passenger who had to be duct-taped to his seat after going berserk on a flight to Newark claimed he had no recollection of the mortifying mid-air incident a day after his arrest.

“I don’t remember any of what happened,” Layne Lundeen, 67, said as court proceedings in Annapolis, Maryland, got underway, according to The Banner in Baltimore, which obtained audio of his appearance.

“I assaulted a police officer? Is that what it says?” he reportedly said. “I don’t have my glasses.”

District Court Commissioner George Haag read the accusations against him, as Lundeen moaned, “Oh my God. What a mess. I don’t remember any of it.”

Lundeen’s alleged racist and homophobic tirade was so severe that fellow passengers had to restrain him with duct tape and zip-ties, and the flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Baltimore.

Haag later asked Lundeen, “What brings you to Maryland?”

Lundeen replied, “I came to New York City. I don’t know how I got to Maryland. I was supposed to land in New Jersey.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ducttapepassenger; jonathancahn; meltdown

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1 posted on 09/17/2026 6:19:31 AM PDT by Twotone
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He should never be allowed to board a plane, ever again.


2 posted on 09/17/2026 6:20:21 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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‘I don’t remember.’ is not an excuse............Except for Democrats............


3 posted on 09/17/2026 6:21:27 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Twotone

Maybe a post partum episode? I hear you can kill kids and use that as an excuse.


4 posted on 09/17/2026 6:22:01 AM PDT by rktman (Patriotism not 'hateriotism' !. Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🇺🇸)
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To: 1Old Pro

Maybe if he clears up his demonic possession problem?


5 posted on 09/17/2026 6:22:13 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Twotone

He was probably just having a hormonal episode. Perfectly normal.


6 posted on 09/17/2026 6:24:30 AM PDT by bk1000 (Banned from Breitbart)
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To: Twotone

What these reports never mention is that the guy next to him on the plane was Jonathan Cahn.


7 posted on 09/17/2026 6:25:08 AM PDT by Disambiguator
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He’s mentioned toward the bottom of the article. To me, this episode sounds like demonic possession. The guy might want to see an exorcist.


8 posted on 09/17/2026 6:28:21 AM PDT by Twotone (Sometimes I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle.)
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To: Twotone
Is this the guy?


9 posted on 09/17/2026 6:30:58 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Twotone

Nobody expects demonic possession to be like that, but it be.


10 posted on 09/17/2026 6:31:36 AM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba (Pעומ לצד ישראל. The only good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonalds)
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“Nobody expects demonic possession to be like that, but it be.”

Years ago I was on a prayer and deliverance team. Possession is very real. My heart goes out to this guy as he faces court for actions outside of his control. May he receive the deliverance he needs. May the public also wake to the fact “we wrestle not against flesh and blood.”


11 posted on 09/17/2026 6:38:21 AM PDT by pops88 ( Helping usher the glory of God into Las Vegas)
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To: Twotone

He has a weird name too. Any family? Wife? Anybody to vouch for this guy or did he just pop out of the blue?
Lots of strange stuff going on lately.


12 posted on 09/17/2026 6:40:18 AM PDT by Deo volente ("Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.” -Niccolò Machiavelli)
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No. Thats the other guy who was duct taped last week.


13 posted on 09/17/2026 6:46:10 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: Libloather

No. Thats the other guy who was duct taped last week.


14 posted on 09/17/2026 6:46:10 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: Libloather

No. Thats the other guy who was duct taped last week.


15 posted on 09/17/2026 6:46:18 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: Deo volente

He has a weird name too. Any family? Wife? Anybody to vouch for this guy or did he just pop out of the blue?
Lots of strange stuff going on lately.


The article states that he had been in NYC helping one of his daughters move in to her apartment, and, to celebrate her birthday.

Sounds like he celebrated, alright.

She/the rest of his family are probably too embarrassed to show face, for now.


16 posted on 09/17/2026 6:49:03 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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LOL!

How many duct taped unhinged air pax are there, recently?

(It’s the same guy ... that’s who this article is about.)


17 posted on 09/17/2026 6:49:57 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: pops88

All of our actions are within our control and in this case, the former Realtor can live with the legal consequences.


18 posted on 09/17/2026 6:58:28 AM PDT by Round Earther
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To: pops88

All of our actions are within our control and in this case, the former Realtor can live with the legal consequences.


19 posted on 09/17/2026 6:58:33 AM PDT by Round Earther
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To: Twotone
Demon possession: signs, symptoms, and criteria of diagnosis
20 posted on 09/17/2026 7:01:06 AM PDT by mjp (pro-freedom & pro-wealth $)
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