Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing and swam to safety.
They publishedWisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety
13 Sept, 15:30ZUS congressman lands on lake after plane issue, both rescued
First reportBBC · 13 Sept, 15:30Z
Latest reportNPR · 13 Sept, 17:45Z
Span2 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing and swam to safety.
Why
The incident involved a sitting member of Congress and received coverage from NPR and BBC.
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Watch for confirmed details about the emergency landing and Tiffany’s condition.
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Summary
- Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany and the pilot survived after a plane forced to land on Lake Wausau.
- The single-engine Beechcraft K35, carrying two people, submerged and required a rescue by fire department.
- Emergency responders reached them by boat about 15 minutes after the 911 call.
- Tiffany reported minor injuries and a small cut near his right eye; the pilot also had minor injuries.
- Investigations will be conducted by the FAA and NTSB to determine the mechanical issue cause.