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United Airlines flight diverted to Madison after passenger attempts to access cockpit
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2026-05-30 19:54   Incidents   10

United Airlines flight diverted to Madison after passenger attempts to access cockpit

A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert to Madison, Wisconsin, after a disruptive passenger allegedly attempted multiple times to breach the cockpit, according to airline officials and air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN.The incident occurred aboard United flight 2005, a Boeing 737 carrying 147 passengers and six crew members.

Crew members reported that the passenger made repeated attempts to approach or access the cockpit during the flight, prompting immediate intervention.

According to accounts from passengers and recorded communications, law enforcement officers who were onboard the aircraft intervened and restrained the individual before the situation escalated further.The passenger was then seated and monitored under the supervision of officers on board.Prior to takeoff, there were already signs of unusual behavior.The passenger reportedly stood up during taxi at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and had to be instructed multiple times to sit down.

At one point, crew members requested assistance from any Russian-speaking passengers to help interpret communication with the individual, suggesting a potential language barrier.Once the situation was stabilized in the air, the flight diverted to Dane County Regional Airport in Madison as a precaution.Upon landing, local law enforcement boarded the aircraft, detained the passenger, and escorted him off the plane.

The FBI and local authorities responded to the scene, though officials have not released the suspect’s identity or confirmed whether charges have been filed.

No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and after the incident was resolved, travelers were able to continue their journey to Minneapolis.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is reviewing the event as part of its broader oversight of unruly passenger incidents, which have numbered in the hundreds this year.

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