Plane Crash Survival
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany and Pilot Safe After Emergency Lake Landing
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Tiffany and the pilot called 911 immediately after the landing, then waited in a shallow area until responders reached them by boat.
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The Wisconsin DNR and Wisconsin State Patrol also responded to the scene alongside the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office and Wausau Fire Department.
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The aircraft was described as a small, four-seat, single-engine plane, and authorities had not determined what caused it to lose power.
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Tiffany said his wife, Chris, was with him at the hospital after the incident, adding, “An experience like this reminds you just how precious life is.”
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany escaped with minor injuries Saturday night after his four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza lost engine power and made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau. Head Topics reported that Tiffany and the pilot swam to shallow water and were rescued by emergency responders, then taken to Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
The aircraft was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner when it lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport. Tiffany expressed gratitude to the pilot, firefighters, and first responders, saying the incident reminded him "just how precious life is." NY Post noted that authorities marked the aircraft with a buoy and asked the public to keep their distance during the investigation.
Four-Seat Plane Loses Power Over Central Wisconsin
The Beechcraft Bonanza experienced engine failure while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport on Saturday evening. Fox News reported that both Tiffany and his pilot remained calm during the emergency, immediately calling 911 after the water landing. They stayed in shallow water until emergency responders arrived by boat to retrieve them.
The small, single-engine aircraft began sinking after the crash. Authorities had not yet determined the cause of the power loss at the time of initial reports. The Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin State Patrol, Marathon County Sheriff's Office, and Wausau Fire Department all responded to the scene.
Both Occupants Treated and Released With Minor Injuries
Tiffany and the pilot received prompt medical attention at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following the rescue. Both men suffered only minor injuries from the water landing and emergency exit. Times of Israel reported that Tiffany's wife, Chris, joined him at the hospital after the incident.
FAA to Lead Investigation Into Engine Failure
Federal aviation authorities are expected to take over the investigation into what caused the Bonanza's engine to fail. The aircraft remains in Lake Wausau, marked with a buoy to prevent further damage or disturbance. Officials requested that the public avoid the area while investigators examine the wreckage and determine the exact cause of the power loss.
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