Dane County authorities said a 75-year-old passenger was detained and handcuffed after United Flight 2005 diverted to Madison on Friday night, with no injuries reported.
Officials said the man appeared confused and was undergoing an apparent mental health crisis, leading the FBI to advise that no criminal charges be pursued for now.
The Boeing 737-900 had departed Chicago for Minneapolis and landed safely at Dane County Regional Airport around 9:10 p.m. local time after the crew reported a passenger disturbance.
The passenger's family in Minnesota was contacted and was traveling to Madison to reunite with him, while the remaining passengers resumed their trip.
The update softens earlier accounts centered on an unruly passenger and possible cockpit-breach concerns, shifting the focus to a medical and mental health response.
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