Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing and swam to safety.
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing and swam to safety.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished15:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished15:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake”
US congressman lands on lake after plane issue, both rescued
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety”
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6 6 Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing and swam to safety.
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing and swam to safety.