Midair disturbance prompts United flight to divert to Madison, Wisconsin
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin after a passenger allegedly made multiple attempts to breach the cockpit. Fellow passengers and on-board law enforcement restrained him until landing; the suspect was detained by Dane County authorities with FBI involvement. The Boeing 737 carrying 147 passengers and six crew landed safely with no reported injuries. FAA officials said the disturbance prompted the landing, and authorities have not released the passenger’s identity or any charges. ATC audio reviewed by CNN captured the crew relaying the security incident before the diversion.
