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Man duct-taped to seat after assaulting passenger, prompting emergency landing at BWI faces 20 years in prison

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An Arizona man who was duct-taped to his plane seat after attacking a passenger and flight crew members, prompting an emergency landing at BWI, was indicted on federal charges, officials said.

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FOX 5 DC
Man indicted for mid-flight assault that prompted duct tape restraints, emergency landing at BWI Airport (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Oct 13, 2026
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An Arizona man was indicted for a mid-flight outburst that prompted passengers to restrain him and pilots to make an unscheduled emergency landing at BWI Airport in Maryland.
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Man duct-taped to seat after assaulting passenger, prompting emergency landing at BWI faces 20 years in prison (opens DC News Now)
Published Oct 15, 2026
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An Arizona man who was duct-taped to his plane seat after attacking a passenger and flight crew members, prompting an emergency landing at BWI, was indicted on federal charges, officials said.