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Passengers use duct tape to restrain man on American flight from DFW
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Federal authorities are investigating a disturbance aboard an American Airlines flight that departed DFW Airport on Thursday night. Video shows passengers restraining a man with duct tape, wrapping him from his head to his chest, and securing him to a seat.
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Key points Video shows passengers restraining a man with duct tape, wrapping him from his head to his chest, and securing him to a seat. Federal authorities are investigating a disturbance aboard an American Airlines flight that departed DFW Airport on Thursday night. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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