United flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Wisconsin due to unruly passenger: officials

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A United Airlines flight that left Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Friday was diverted due to an unruly passenger, officials said.

United flight 2005 from Chicago was headed to Minneapolis but landed in Madison, Wisconsin.

"United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a security concern with an unruly passenger," the airline said in a statement. "The flight is expected to continue to Minneapolis later on Friday." ---More...

????BREAKING: Attempted Cockpit Breach on United Flight 2005!!

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert tonight after a passenger allegedly attempted a “Level 4 Cockpit Breach.”

Dispatch reports say the breach did FAIL and the plane was diverted… pic.twitter.com/hUtOTL90XA

— Bethany O’Leary ???????? ???? (@BethanyForTruth)May 30, 2026

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert tonight after a passenger allegedly attempted a “Level 4 Cockpit Breach.”

Dispatch reports say the breach did FAIL and the plane was diverted to Madison.

This comes just days after other concerning incidents involving unruly passengers trying to access the cockpit on United flights.

We’re waiting on more details, but this is exactly why passengers need to stay vigilant and crews need to be ready. TSA is a joke…

What the hell is going on with air travel lately?