WSJ is reporting that a passenger tried to light his shoes on a flight from Washington to Denver.
WSJ NEWS ALERT: Passenger Subdued on United Flight
News Alert
from The Wall Street Journal
A passenger attempted to light an explosive device aboard an airliner flying from Washington to Denver on Wednesday night but was subdued by federal air marshals who restrained the suspect as he allegedly tried to set his shoes on fire.
The aircraft declared an emergency and landed safely at Denver, its destination. A person familiar with the incident identified the plane as United Flight 663.
Passenger Subdued on United Flight - WSJ.com