United Airlines flight UA2005 from Chicago O’Hare to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on the evening of May 29, 2026, after a disruptive passenger incident on board. The Boeing 737-900 landed without further incident at Dane County Regional Airport at approximately 21:16 local time.
The flight was carrying 147 passengers and six crew members. A 75-year-old male passenger became unruly during the flight and was restrained by law enforcement personnel present on board. He was handcuffed and immobilized in flight. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Upon arrival in Madison, deputies from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office took the passenger into custody and transferred him to jail. Initial assessments described the man as confused and apparently experiencing a mental health crisis rather than acting with malicious intent.
Airport authorities reported no risk to the public and normal operations continued at Madison. After the passenger was removed, flight UA2005 later resumed its journey, departing Madison at about 01:25 on May 30 and arriving in Minneapolis around 02:18.
The FBI Milwaukee–Madison Resident Agency opened an investigation into the incident involving the diverted commercial flight. At this stage, no criminal charges are being pursued, and any potential prosecution would fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin.