Devil Made Him Do It: Duct-Taped Passenger Blames Blackout as Bizarre In-Flight Meltdown Takes Dark Turn
The man whose midflight meltdown ended with him duct-taped and restrained to his seat aboard American Airlines Flight 618 is now offering an astonishing explanation: He says he remembers virtually nothing about the episode, including being duct taped. That development takes an already bizarre story into even stranger territory. Jonathan Cahn, the author of the Altar of Pergamon, who was sitting beside the soon-to-be duct-taped man, can provide the firsthand account of what happened before the cameras started rolling and the duct tape started flying.
Jonathan Cahn Attacked on Flight 618! By The Duct Taped Man! The True Demonic Story!
- Jonathan Cahn witnessed the bizarre midflight meltdown and the prolific amount of duct tape firsthand
- Passenger claims he remembers virtually nothing about the incident, including the duct tape
- Book cover featuring the devil allegedly triggered passenger’s outburst
- Could “temporary possession” become America’s strangest legal defense?
- Cahn connects bizarre encounter to spiritual warfare and evil
Cahn says the passenger went from being “the friendliest guy in the world” to a completely different person during their conversation about faith, God and spiritual realities. The confrontation escalated after Cahn showed him the cover of his new book, The Altar of Pergamon, which features a depiction of the devil. According to Cahn, the image appeared to trigger an increasingly violent reaction, ultimately leading to an emergency landing in Baltimore and the passenger being restrained with duct tape and zip ties.
- The Baltimore Banner — original reporting that obtained and released the court-hearing audio.
- New York Post — “Duct-tape plane passenger breaks silence.”
- CBS News Baltimore — reports his two-drink admission and claim that he remembers nothing.
- PEOPLE — prominently connects Lundeen’s court statements with Jonathan Cahn’s firsthand account.
- The Times of London — significant international mainstream coverage.
- The Sun — published through both its UK and U.S. editions.
- Yahoo — “Airplane Passenger Duct-Taped to Seat Speaks Out in Court.”
- AOL — syndicated coverage of Lundeen’s court remarks.
- LADbible — “Plane passenger duct-taped to seat mid-flight breaks silence.”
- The Mirror US — coverage centered on Lundeen’s disbelief and memory-loss assertion.
- Times of India — international pickup explicitly naming Jonathan Cahn.
- Charisma News — your owned coverage, useful as the definitive Cahn-focused version
- • The Guardian — “US passenger duct-taped to plane seat says: ‘I don’t remember any of it’”
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/17/duct-tape-plane-seat-passenger
- • New York Post — “Duct-taped airline passenger reveals what he drank before alleged racist outburst”
- https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/us-news/duct-taped-passenger-reveals-what-he-drank-before-antisemitic-homophobic-outburst/
- • The New Daily (Australia) — “Man duct-taped on plane after wild in-flight rampage speaks out”
- https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/travel/travel-news/2026/09/17/lundeen-duct-taped-plane
- • NDTV (India) — “‘I Remember Nothing’: Passenger Breaks Silence After Being Duct-Taped To Plane Seat”
- https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/i-remember-nothing-passenger-breaks-silence-after-being-duct-taped-to-plane-seat-12058601
- • Action News Jax / Cox Media Group — “Rowdy passenger duct-taped to airplane seat does not recall incident, said he was drinking”
- https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/trending/rowdy-passenger-duct-taped-airplane-seat-does-not-recall-incident-said-he-was-drinking/43OTYWRFCZBDRIA7DBPV5A2NO4/
Now comes the latest twist. At his Maryland court appearance, the passenger reportedly said he had no memory of the incident and was stunned to learn that he had allegedly assaulted a police officer. He also reportedly said he did not know how he ended up in Maryland, believing he was supposed to be in New Jersey. He faces charges including second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
There have traditionally been three basic pleadings in criminal cases: guilty, not guilty, and not guilty by reason of insanity. But in light of this bizarre new admission, could a fourth defense someday become standard fare: “Not guilty by reason of temporary possession?”
Cahn can discuss the dramatic moment when the passenger’s demeanor changed, what happened after The Altar of Pergamon entered the conversation, and why he believes the incident raises deeper questions about spiritual warfare, evil and the unseen realm.
This is a breaking-news update to one of the strangest airline incidents of the year — told by the man who was sitting directly beside the passenger when it all began.
Relevant Article(s):
Duct-tape plane passenger gives unbelievable excuse for midflight meltdown
Welcome To Jonathan Cahn Official YouTube Channel
OPTIONAL Q&A:
- What happened when you showed the passenger the cover of The Altar of Pergamon?
- What was the first sign that his demeanor had suddenly and dramatically changed?
- Why do you believe the image of the devil on your book cover triggered him?
- What do you make of his claim that he remembers virtually nothing?
- Could “temporary possession” become the strangest defense in American courtrooms?
- What does this incident reveal about the reality of spiritual warfare?
- What did you experience emotionally and spiritually during the terrifying confrontation?
- What do you want people to understand about what happened aboard Flight 608?
Q&A (Suggested based on Interview Length):
THE ALTAR OF PERGAMON c. 45-60 MINUTES W. EXTRA
*[Please Remember to Ask as Led How They Can Get the Book]
1) What does The Altar of Pergamon reveal?
2) What does the mystery have to do with the “Throne of Satan?”
3) What happened to the Altar after ancient times?
4) What was the sign appeared in the world along with the Altar that portended things yet to come?
5) What happened when the Altar was unearthed and moved?
6) What happened in 1889?
7) You write of a mystical organization called Thule – What was it and why is it significant?
8) What happened when Hitler came to power?
9) What is it about the Altar that opened up a colossal mystery of evil?
10) One of the chapters, called the Satanic Verses, reveals the origins of what would change the world. What was it?
11) What did the Altar of Pergamon have to do with rise of Marxism and Communism?
12) What does the mystery have to do with the Soviet Union?
13) When Hitler died, the Altar passed into the hands of another. Who became its new master?
14) What does the word Devil come from & how did that affect the world?
15) What happened when the Altar was moved once more?
16) Is the atomic age connected to the Altar of Pergamon?
17) What was the most dangerous moment in the history of the world & what was the mystery behind it?
18) What does the mystery have to do with the fall of the Soviet Union and the Communist World?
19) Whenever the Altar changes hands a new power rises – what power is now rising and what does it have to do with the West – and the world?
20) Is the internet connected to the Altar of Pergamon?
21) Is the Altar of Pergamon actually connected to a modern American leader? (JC will speak of the mystery – but not reveal the identity)
22) Does the Altar of Pergamon reveal the future and does it link up with Biblical prophecy?
23) What is the ancient myth that has to do with the future?
If have extra time – see extra questions at bottom
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24) What is the revelation of the mystery for our own lives?
25) How can those watching get their own copy of The Altar of Pergamon and for people in their lives?
26) What is the Israel connection to the mystery?
27) What is the image on the mountain?
THE ALTAR OF PERGAMON c. 30 MINUTES
*[Please Remember to Ask as Led How They Can Get the Book]
1) What does The Altar of Pergamon reveal?
2) What does the mystery have to do with the “Throne of Satan?”
3) What happened to the Altar after ancient times?
4) What happened when the Altar was unearthed and moved?
5) What happened in 1889?
6) What happened when Hitler came to power?
7) What is it about the Altar that opened up a colossal mystery of evil?
8) One of the chapters, called the Satanic Verses, reveals the origins of what would change the world. What was it?
9) What did the Altar of Pergamon have to do with Karl Marx, Communism, and the Soviet Union?
10) When Hitler died, the Altar passed into the hands of another. Who became its new master?
11) What does the word Devil come from & how did that affect the world?
12) Is the atomic age connected to the Altar of Pergamon?
13) What was the most dangerous moment in the history of the world? & what was the mystery behind it?
14) In 1989 the Altar changed hands again – What happened? To the Soviet Union, to the West, and to the world?
15) Is it true that a recent American president is linked to the Altar
16) Does this all connect to prophecy and the future?
17) What does the mystery speak to each of us?
*How can those watching/listening get a copy of The Altar of Pergamon?
THE ALTAR OF PERGAMON c. 10 MINUTES
*[Please Remember to Ask as Led How They Can Get the Book]
1) What does The Altar of Pergamon reveal?
2) Give us a taste of the mystery
3) What happened when the Altar was unearthed and moved?
4) What happened when Hitler came to power – & what was it about the Altar that opened a colossal mystery of evil?
5) What happened to the Altar at Hitler’s death?
6) What was the most dangerous moment in the history of the world?
& what was the secret behind it?
7) The mystery continues into our world right now – What happened to the Altar in 1989 – and what happened in the world
8) Does the Altar reveal the future – a coming world power & the secrets of end time prophecy & what does it tell us?
How can those listening/watching get a copy of The Altar of Pergamon, and for those in their lives
ABOUT JONATHAN CAHN…
Jonathan Cahn caused a worldwide stir with the release of his explosive first book, The Harbinger, which became an instant New York Times best seller and brought him to national and international prominence. Every one of his books since then have become a New York Times best seller, including The Mystery of the Shemitah, The Book of Mysteries, The Paradigm, The Oracle, The Harbinger II, The Return of the Gods, The Josiah Manifesto, The Dragon’s Prophecy, and The Avatar.
Each one opens up deep or long-hidden mysteries that are unfolding and manifesting in our time. He has spoken at the United Nations, on Capitol Hill, to Members of Congress, and to millions around the world. His teachings and prophetic messages on YouTube have received over 100 million views. He leads Beth Israel at the Jerusalem Center in Wayne, New Jersey – and Hope of the World ministry, a world outreach of God’s word and compassion to the world’s most needy.
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