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Tom Tiffany Aircraft Emergency Landing
U.S. Representative and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and a pilot sustained minor injuries when their small aircraft made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday night.
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2026-09-13 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Congressman Tiffany sustains cut requiring stitches in emergency landing
Tom Tiffany sustained a cut above his right eye that required stitches. Pilot Leonard Boltz was also treated for minor injuries. Both men were released from the hospital after treatment.
FAA and NTSB to investigate aircraft emergency landing in Lake Wausau
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were notified of the emergency landing. The FAA indicated it would investigate the incident. The NTSB stated it would assess whether to get involved depending on the extent of aircraft damage.
Tom Tiffany running for Wisconsin governor on Republican ticket
Tom Tiffany is the Republican nominee for governor of Wisconsin and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. He was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner when the aircraft emergency occurred.
Single-engine Bonanza aircraft loses power and emergency lands in Lake Wausau
A single-engine, four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau Downtown Airport on Saturday evening. The pilot made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau around 9 p.m. local time. The aircraft began to submerge after landing.
Democratic candidate David Crowley offers support following Tiffany incident
David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, expressed gratitude that Tiffany and the pilot were unharmed and praised the pilot's heroism in making the emergency landing.
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot rescued after swimming to safety from submerged aircraft
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz exited the submerging aircraft and swam to a shallow area of Lake Wausau. They waited in the water for approximately 20 minutes before emergency responders rescued them via fire department airboat around 9 p.m. Both were transported to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Small plane loses power and makes emergency water landing in Lake Wausau
A four-seat Bonanza aircraft lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport on Saturday night around 9 p.m. The pilot performed an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau. The aircraft began to sink after landing, and both occupants exited and swam to shallow water where they waited for emergency responders to reach them by boat.
U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany sustains minor injuries in plane crash
Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District and Republican gubernatorial candidate, was aboard the aircraft that made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau. Tiffany and the pilot both sustained minor injuries. They were pulled from the lake by emergency responders and transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Cause of aircraft power loss remains under investigation
The cause of the reported power loss that led to the emergency landing in Lake Wausau remains under investigation by authorities.
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FAA and NTSB launch investigation into Lake Wausau aircraft emergency
FAA and NTSB investigating the emergency landing's cause as recovery operations continue.
Small plane loses power, makes emergency water landing in Wisconsin
Small plane loses power, emergency water landing in Wisconsin lake; Rep. Tiffany sustains minor injuries.