WI GOP Candidate Tiffany Survives Sinking Plane
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and his pilot survived a harrowing emergency landing on Lake Wausau Saturday evening when their plane lost power and began to sink. Both men swam to safety, with no serious injuries reported.
BREAKING: Wisconsin GOP Governor Candidate Tom Tiffany Survives Emergency Plane Landing, Swims from Sinking Aircraft Wausau, WI – September 13, 2026 – Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany experienced a harrowing ordeal Saturday evening, emerging safely after his single-engine plane made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau and subsequently began to sink. Tiffany, who is currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district and is a leading contender in the state's upcoming gubernatorial race, confirmed the incident occurred as he and the pilot were returning to Wausau Downtown Airport. Emergency Lake Landing and Swift Evacuation According to Tiffany's account, the four-seat Bonanza aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power as it approached the airport. Faced with a critical situation, the pilot executed a skillful emergency landing on the waters of Lake Wausau. The swift action by the pilot prevented a more catastrophic outcome, but the aircraft began taking on water shortly after landing. "We lost power, and the pilot did an incredible job getting us down safely on the lake," Tiffany stated. "The plane started to go down, so…