NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany Recounts Surviving Late-Night Emergency Plane Landing in Wisconsin Lake
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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany shared details of surviving a late-night emergency plane landing into a lake in Wisconsin on Sunday. The pilot informed passengers that the aircraft was going down before the successful emergency landing.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
A federal official survived a sudden aviation emergency involving a forced water landing, highlighting a hazardous transit incident for a public figure.
Key Facts
- U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing into a lake on Sunday night.
- The pilot of the small plane informed the passengers that the aircraft was going down.
- Tiffany recounted the incident to reporters in Wausau, Wisconsin, expressing thankfulness for surviving.
Who's Mentioned
locationWAUSAU“Dateline of the news article.”locationWausau Downtown Airport“Destination of the aircraft when it lost power.”OrganizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”locationWausau“Dateline of the news report.”locationLake Wausau“Body of water where the emergency landing occurred.”OrganizationMarathon County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that issued a statement regarding the landing and rescue.”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Agency awaiting FAA assessment to determine if it will get involved.”PersonLeonard Boltz“Pilot of the aircraft and retired Air Force pilot.”PersonDavid Crowley“Democratic gubernatorial candidate who issued a statement wishing Tiffany a quic”PersonTom Tiffany“U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and gubernatorial candidate who survived the ”locationWisconsin“State where the emergency landing took place and where Tiffany holds office.”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Agency that stated it would investigate the incident.”