Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, due to an unruly passenger attempting to breach the cockpit. Law enforcement detained the passenger, and the flight later continued to Minneapolis without any reported injuries among the 147 passengers and six crew members.

• A United Airlines flight was diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night.
• The diversion was caused by an unruly passenger who attempted to breach the cockpit.
• The FBI and local police responded and detained the passenger at Dane County Regional Airport.
• The flight, carrying 147 passengers and six crew members, continued to Minneapolis without injuries.
• This incident brings to mind historical hijacking events, though such occurrences are rare in the US since 9/11.