NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 14, 2026Hillsborough County
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lake
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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany shared his experience surviving a late-night emergency plane landing into a lake on Sunday. The pilot informed passengers that the plane was going down before the crash landing.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
A federal legislator survived an aviation emergency, resulting in public statements regarding the incident.
Key Facts
- U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing into a lake on Sunday night.
- The pilot of the small plane stated 'we are going down' prior to the landing.
- Tiffany recounted the incident to reporters in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Who's Mentioned
locationWAUSAU“City in Wisconsin associated with the dateline of the report.”OrganizationMarathon County Sheriff's Office“Responded to and provided statements regarding the emergency landing.”locationWausau“City in Wisconsin where the press conference was held and near where the landing”locationLake Wausau“Location of the emergency plane landing.”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Agency waiting for the FAA to assess the plane damage.”PersonLeonard Boltz“Pilot of the plane and retired Air Force pilot.”PersonDavid Crowley“Democratic gubernatorial candidate who issued a statement on X.”PersonTom Tiffany“U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and gubernatorial candidate involved in the p”otherLa Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner“Event Tiffany was returning from when the plane lost power.”locationWisconsin“State where the incident occurred and where Tiffany serves as a representative.”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Agency that will investigate the incident.”