Fastrack · Rep. Tom Tiffany Escapes After Plane Makes Emergency Lake Landing

Rep. Tom Tiffany and his pilot escaped with minor injuries after their plane lost power and sank in Lake Wausau, Wisconsin, Saturday night. Both swam to shallow water and were rescued by boat.

4-seat Bonanza aircraft lost power approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
Both men called 911 after landing; plane sank before rescuers arrived.
Wausau Fire Department transported both to Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Cause of the power loss remains under investigation.

Why it matters: Tiffany is the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor and faces Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on November 3.

Tiffany holds Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District seat and was endorsed by President Trump.

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Center coverage, 16 sources: The center reports factual details of the rescue and includes Democratic opponent Crowley's statement of relief, providing electoral context.

CNCTV News12hGOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake YNYahoo News12hUS congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake

Associated Press14hGOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

Bloomberg8hWisconsin Governor Candidate Injured When Plane Lands in Lake

Chicago Tribune12hWisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing

Jerusalem Post10hUS Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing

Newsweek21hGOP governor candidate escapes submerging plane after Lake landing NOTNOTUS12hWisconsin Congressman Swims to Safety After His Plane Lands in a Lake - The Washington Sun

NPR10hWisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety

PBS NewsHour12hRep. Tom Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a Wisconsin lake PenPennLive13hGOP candidate for Wisconsin governor swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing on lake

Reuters19hUS Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing

Left coverage, 14 sources: The left covers the incident as a straightforward news event, noting Tiffany's Trump endorsement and gubernatorial race without added commentary.

The Independent8hGOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

ABC News14hWisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake BosBoston.com14hWis. congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

CBS News19hWisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany suffers minor injuries after emergency landing in a lake

CNN21hWisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany suffers minor injuries when his plane makes an emergency landing in a lake

Los Angeles Times6hWisconsin congressman, governor candidate survives emergency plane landing

Mediaite16h‘God Was Watching Over Us’: GOP Congressman Details Harrowing Escape After His Plane Was Force ...

MSNBC7hGOP Rep. Tom Tiffany swims for life after emergency lake landing

NBC News17hWisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries as plane makes emergency landing on lake

Political Wire15hTom Tiffany Sustains Minor Injuries as Plane Lands in Lake

Politico14hWisconsin gubernatorial candidate swims to safety after emergency landing

Raw Story13hMAGA lawmaker swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake: report

Right coverage, 23 sources: The right emphasizes Tiffany's gratitude, faith, and the first responders' quick action, framing the story around his survival and resilience.

Fox News7hGOP gov candidate recounts miracle water landing as dispatch audio reveals desperate search for sinking plane

New York Post18hWisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing

RedState11hTom Tiffany Reveals Split-Second Decision That May Have Saved His Life in Plane Crash

Daily Mail16hRepublican lawmaker Tom Tiffany in terrifying plane emergency as he's forced to swim for his life from sinking aircraft

Just the News13hWisconsin GOP governor candidate swims to safety after plane lands in lake

Newsmax8hRep. Tiffany Swims to Safety After Plane's Emergency Landing

The Epoch Times1dRep. Tom Tiffany Swims to Safety After Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Wisconsin Lake

The Washington Times10hPlane carrying House lawmaker running for governor crash-lands into Wisconsin lake

Townhall14hHow This Reporter Reacted to WI GOP Gov Candidate Tom Tiffany's Scary Plane Incident Was Appalling

Twitchy12hWI 'Political' Journo Deletes UGLY Posts About Tom Tiffany's Emergency Water Landing (Got 'EM)

Breitbart News13hRep. Tom Tiffany Swims To Safety After Small Plane He's in Loses Power, Ditches in Wisconsin Lake

Citizen Free Press13hCongressman crash lands on Lake Wassau.

What’s next: Crowley said he was relieved no one was seriously hurt, calling the pilot's actions heroic.

The investigation into the power loss is ongoing; no timeline has been given.
What caused the Bonanza to lose power on approach to Wausau Downtown Airport?
Will the incident affect Tiffany's campaign schedule ahead of the November 3 election?