--a 75-year-old man was confused and suffering a...--Charges against the man won't be pursued,
So glad the plane landed safely--it could have been a disaster.
Unruly passenger forces United flight from O'Hare to divert to Madison, Wisconsin
The FBI confirmed to NBC News a subject was detained by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/unruly-passenger-forces-united-flight-from-ohare-to-divert-to-madison-wisconsin/3942214/
By Matt Stefanski and NBC News • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
A United Airlines flight from O'Hare International Airport was diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night due to a security concern with an unruly passenger, the airline said.
United Airlines Flight 2005, travelling from O'Hare to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, landed safely at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, at around 9:10 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA said the crew reported a disturbance involving a passenger, but specifics regarding the incident haven't been released.
The FBI confirmed to NBC News a subject was detained by the Dane County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office told WMTV NBC 15 in Madison a 75-year-old man was confused and suffering a mental health crisis.
Charges against the man won't be pursued, sheriff's officials said..............
Attemped Skyjacking over Wisconsin last night aboard a United Airlines 737. ATC audio describes that a passenger tried to breach the cockpit several times. Luckily there were 5 Law Enforcement Officers onboard. The Captain of the flight said the skyjacker was seated in between two FBI Agents when the flight landed at Madison.
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