Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach
Summary
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was redirected to Madison, Wisconsin, after a passenger tried to break into the cockpit. The passenger was held by police at the Madison airport, and the flight resumed to Minneapolis without injuries.Key Facts
- The flight was United Airlines Flight 2005 traveling from Chicago to Minneapolis.
- An unruly passenger attempted to breach the cockpit late on Friday.
- The plane landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin, due to the security concern.
- Police detained the passenger at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison.
- The FBI and local law enforcement responded to the situation.
- After the passenger was controlled, the flight continued to Minneapolis early Saturday.
- There were 147 passengers and 6 crew members on board, with no reported injuries.
- Aircraft hijackings in the US have been rare since the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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