Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted due to an attempted cockpit breach by an unruly passenger. The flight landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin, where the passenger was taken into custody without any reported injuries. After the incident was resolved, the flight continued to its destination in Minneapolis.
- ▪The flight was diverted late on Friday after a passenger attempted to breach the cockpit.
- ▪The FBI and local police responded to the incident at the Dane County Regional Airport.
- ▪There were 147 passengers and six crew members on board, and no injuries were reported.
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No injuries were reported in the incident, and the flight continued to Minneapolis after the passenger was taken into custody. Photograph: Bryan Smith/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenNo injuries were reported in the incident, and the flight continued to Minneapolis after the passenger was taken into custody. Photograph: Bryan Smith/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockUnited AirlinesChicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breachPlane landed in Wisconsin and ‘unruly passenger’ was taken into custody before flight continued to MinnesotaEdward HelmoreSat 30 May 2026 09.36 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 09.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis from Chicago was reportedly diverted after an…
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