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United Flight Diverts to Madison After Unruly Passenger Is Reported Subdued

The removal of the disruptive traveler highlights how crew and on-board officers responded to an in-flight security threat.

Overview

  • A United Airlines Boeing 737 en route from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on May 29 after crew reported a security concern involving an unruly passenger.
  • Air traffic control audio captured by LiveATC.net records a pilot saying it was their understanding that law enforcement officers on board had subdued the suspect.
  • United said the aircraft landed safely and that there were no reported injuries among 147 passengers and six crew members.
  • Flight tracking data show the flight left Chicago O'Hare at 8:02 p.m. CDT and landed in Madison at 9:29 p.m. CDT, with the plane expected to depart Madison later that night to complete the trip to Minneapolis–St. Paul.
  • Officials and the airline have not released the suspect's identity or details of any charges, leaving next steps and any formal law enforcement actions unconfirmed.