United Airlines Flight Diverted to Address Unruly Passenger
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, due to a security incident involving an unruly passenger, resulting in law enforcement intervention.
A United Airlines flight en route to Minneapolis was diverted to Dane County Regional Airport on Friday night following reports of an unruly passenger. The flight, UA2005, which originated in Chicago, landed safely in Madison to address the security concern, according to a United spokesperson.
No injuries were reported among the 147 passengers and six crew members aboard. The FBI's Milwaukee office received notification of the diversion and coordinated with local law enforcement at the airport. A representative from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that assistance was requested for the incident.
According to the FBI, a suspect was detained by local law enforcement, allowing passengers to continue their journey shortly thereafter. Audio recorded from air traffic control revealed a crew member discussing the situation, stating that while the suspect was not initially restrained, law enforcement was able to regain control after several attempts to breach the cockpit. The crew member noted that the individual was eventually seated and flanked by officers.