Wisconsin Congressman Lake Landing

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 13 Sep

   Tiffany is running for governor on the Republican ticket in Wisconsin and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.

   5 outlets · The Independent
2. 14 Sep

   After the accident, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley wished Tiffany a "quick recovery" in a post on X, while praising the "heroism of the pilot." Tiffany confirmed that the event would not alter or halt his gubernatorial campaign.

   3 outlets · The Independent
3. 15 Sep

   Wisconsin lawmaker Tom Tiffany recalled the terrifying moment the pilot of his four-seat plane suddenly warned they were going down, leaving him just seconds to brace before the aircraft slammed into a lake.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 9 articles

• 15 Sep Wisconsin lawmaker recalls fear at being told plane was crashing into lake: ‘Like staring into abyss’Wisconsin Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany recounted his near-fatal experience when his plane lost power and crash-landed in Lake Wausau on Saturday. He survived with only a cut requiring 12 stitches after the pilot managed to keep the aircraft upright as it hit the water, allowing them both to escape safely before it sank. The incident occurred while Tiffany was returning from an event and is currently under…New York Post
• 15 Sep Lawmaker recalls terrifying moment his plane crashed into Wisconsin lake: 'Like staring into the abyss'Wisconsin Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany recounted a near-fatal emergency landing when his plane lost power and crashed into Lake Wausau on Saturday night. With only seconds to react, Tiffany braced himself as instructed by the pilot before hitting the water hard but remaining mostly intact. Both he and the pilot managed to escape the sinking aircraft and swim to safety with minimal…Daily Mail
• 14 Sep Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lakeRepublican congressman Tom Tiffany had to swim to safety after his light aircraft lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau late Saturday night while he was returning from an event. Both Tiffany and the pilot were treated for minor injuries at a hospital after being rescued by emergency responders. The plane involved was a single-engine Bonanza aircraft, capable of seating four people.The Guardian
• 14 Sep ‘We are going down’: Congressman reveals terrifying escape from sinking planeWisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived a late-night emergency water landing in Lake Wausau when his small plane crashed shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, while he was returning from an event in La Crosse County. The pilot announced they were going down moments before the aircraft hit the lake; both Tiffany and the pilot swam to safety after escaping the sinking plane. Both sustained minor injuries requiring…The Independent
• 14 Sep WATCH: Rep. Tom Tiffany, pilot suffer minor injuries in emergency water landingRepublican Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin and his pilot were slightly injured during an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday night. Both individuals received treatment at a local hospital but were later released. The incident occurred when their plane made an unexpected landing in the lake.ABC News (US)
• 13 Sep Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany sustains minor injuries after emergency landing on lakeRep. 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…NBC News
• 13 Sep GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lakeU.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican from Wisconsin, had to swim to safety after his small plane experienced engine failure during approach to Wausau Downtown Airport on Saturday evening. The pilot performed an emergency landing in Lake Wausau, where both individuals safely reached the shore by swimming. No injuries were reported.Toronto Star
• 13 Sep Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landingWisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany reported minor injuries after an emergency landing on Lake Wausau following a loss of power during approach to the Wausau Downtown Airport. The pilot made a water landing, and both he and Tiffany exited safely before rescue teams arrived. Tiffany expressed gratitude towards first responders and praised the pilot's heroism in social media posts. His…CBS News
• 13 Sep Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany in hospital after plane forced to make emergency landing on lakeWisconsin Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany had to swim to safety after his single-engine Bonanza aircraft lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau late Saturday night while returning from a political event. Both Tiffany and the pilot sustained minor injuries and were treated at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where Tiffany expressed gratitude for the quick response of emergency services and praised God’s…The Independent

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