The Aporia · Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany sustains minor injuries after emergency landing on lake

Rep. Tom Tiffany, Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, sustained minor injuries after his plane made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday due to engine failure near the Wausau Downtown Airport. Both he and the pilot safely swam to shore with assistance from rescue teams; no other casualties were reported. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident involving a Beechcraft K35 aircraft carrying two people.

Written by AI on 2026-09-13, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin running for governor, had to swim to safety after his single-engine Bonanza aircraft lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport late on Saturday night. The plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau, and both Tiffany and the pilot exited the sinking aircraft and swam to shallow water where they awaited rescue by boat. Emergency responders transported them to a nearby hospital, where they received treatment for minor injuries before being released.

The incident occurred as Tiffany was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner in Wisconsin. The Federal Aviation Administration stated it would investigate the crash of a Beechcraft K35 with two people aboard. Tiffany expressed gratitude toward emergency responders and the pilot, noting that God had been looking after them during the ordeal.

Tiffany's Democratic opponent, David Crowley, responded by saying he was "grateful to God" that no one else was hurt in what could have been a tragic event if not for the heroism of the pilot.

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Tiffany said in a statement on X that he and the pilot swam to safety after the light aircraft, which had lost power while approaching Wisconsin’s Wausau Downtown Airport, landed in Lake Wausau and began to submerge.

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Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, says he sustained minor injuries late Saturday when a plane he was traveling in was forced to make an emergency water landing. asserted

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“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the pilot, the Wausau Fire Department, and all of the first responders who came to our aid so quickly,” Tiffany said. asserted

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“They got us safely off the water and transported us to Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where we received excellent care. asserted

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Thankfully, both the pilot and I sustained only minor injuries. asserted

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Rescue teams were called to reports of a downed plane with two people in the water, emergency services’ radio communications obtained by NBC News indicate. asserted

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Two survivors pulled out of the water were “alert and conscious,” the audio suggests. uncertain

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The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that it would investigate the crash of a Beechcraft K35 with two people aboard. asserted

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Tiffany represents Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and is endorsed by President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election. asserted

Tiffany → represent → election

His Democratic opponent, David Crowley, said in a post on X: “I’m grateful to God that Congressman Tiffany and no one else was hurt in this horrifying incident, which could have been a tragedy if not for the heroism of the pilot.” “I wish them and the Congressman a quick recovery and that they can find solace with their loved ones,” he added. uncertain

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Tiffany said “an experience like this reminds you just how precious life is.” asserted

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Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany sustains minor injuries after emergency landing on lake

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