Passenger Secured with Duct Tape Midflight | Tampa News

A passenger spiraled into violent chaos mid-flight from Dallas to Newark, screaming slurs and threatening others—forcing crew and passengers to physically restrain him with duct tape and zip ties. A retired cop and fellow travelers helped subdue him until the plane safely landed in Baltimore, where law enforcement and the FBI took over. The airline reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on violence, while authorities investigate whether federal charges will be added to state ones. This harrowing incident underscores how quickly calm can turn catastrophic—and how bravery on board can make all the difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/223928aa8a9ac0a6