United Flight Diverted to Wisconsin After Passenger's 'Multiple Attempts' to Breach Cockpit, Crew Member Says
The passenger was removed and arrested after multiple attempts to reach the cockpit, and the FBI said no criminal charges are planned.
- On Friday night, United Flight 2005 diverted from Chicago to Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, after a 75-year-old passenger attempted to breach the cockpit shortly after takeoff.
- Air traffic control audio described the situation as a "potential hijack," prompting off-duty law enforcement officials on board to restrain the passenger as the crew executed an emergency landing.
- Upon arrival in Madison, Dane County Sheriff's deputies and FBI agents arrested the passenger, whom investigators determined was experiencing a mental health crisis.
- The FBI Milwaukee's Madison Resident Agency is leading the investigation and confirmed no criminal charges will be pursued, while the passenger's family travels to Madison to reunite.
- After being held in the terminal for several hours, the flight carrying 147 passengers and six crew members resumed its journey, landing safely in Minneapolis on Saturday morning.
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