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An indictment has been unsealed against an Arizona man accused of assaulting a fellow passenger and interfering with airline crew, forcing a flight to make an emergency landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, faces federal charges related to the September 3rd incident aboard a flight traveling from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey.
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According to information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, Lundeen is charged with interfering with flight crew members and attendants, as well as assaulting individuals by striking, beating, and wounding them. The indictment details that Lundeen allegedly initiated physical contact with a flight attendant, disregarded instructions from the crew, used abusive and aggressive language, including racial slurs, and displayed hostile behavior towards both staff and other passengers. These actions compelled the flight’s pilots to divert to Baltimore for an unscheduled landing.
The charges against Lundeen carry significant potential penalties. Conviction for interfering with flight crew members and attendants could result in a maximum of 20 years in federal prison. The charge of assault by striking, beating, and wounding carries a maximum sentence of one year. It is important to note that an indictment is an accusation, and individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sentencing decisions are made by federal judges, taking into account federal sentencing guidelines and other legal factors, and actual sentences are often less than the maximum penalties.
The investigation was a collaborative effort, with U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes for the District of Maryland commending the work of the FBI Baltimore Field Office and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MDTA Police). Assistance was also provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ty Pittinger is prosecuting the federal case.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland
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