United flight from Chicago makes emergency landing after passenger's 'multiple attempts' to breach cockpit
A United Airlines flight from Chicago made an emergency landing in Madison, Wisconsin, due to a passenger's attempts to breach the cockpit. The flight crew struggled to restrain the individual before landing safely. Law enforcement was present to assist in detaining the passenger upon arrival.
- ▪The flight took off from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and landed in Madison roughly 90 minutes later.
- ▪Air traffic control audio indicated that the passenger made multiple attempts to breach the cockpit.
- ▪Five off-duty law enforcement officers were on board and helped detain the unruly passenger.
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Chicago United flight from Chicago makes emergency landing after passenger's 'multiple attempts' to breach cockpit Air traffic control audio reveals crew struggled to restrain the individual before landing in Madison, Wisconsin By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 30, 2026 9:21am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis, Minnesota, made an emergency landing in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday after a passenger allegedly attempted to storm the cockpit, according to air traffic control audio.
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