An incident occurred on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas where a passenger became unruly, prompting other passengers to restrain him with duct tape. The disruptive passenger tried to open the cabin door mid-flight after demanding to get off the plane. The flight attendant and three passengers managed to subdue him using duct tape from the onboard flight kit.
Upon landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the man was taken into custody by airport police for a mental health evaluation. The flight attendant who was charged by the unruly passenger was brought to the hospital for injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and as of Wednesday afternoon, no charges have been filed.
American Airlines released a statement emphasizing the importance of customer and team member safety, thanking those involved in managing the situation. The airline also confirmed that law enforcement met the flight upon arrival in response to the disruptive passenger. The police report on the incident has been requested for further details and information.
