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Rep. Tom Tiffany, pilot suffer minor injuries in emergency water landing

14 SEP 2026 · 06:35 ET·1:44·39.1K VIEWS·98.1× USUAL PACE

U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., and his pilot, Len Boltz, survived an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night after their plane lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport. Both men sustained minor injuries, with Tiffany requiring stitches for a head injury.

WHY IT MATTERS

The incident highlights the inherent risks of aviation and the quick thinking required in emergency situations, as both Tiffany and Boltz were able to navigate the crash and await rescue.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The segment also touches on the general demands of running for governor, with Tiffany's opponent David Crowley sending well wishes.

TOM TIFFANY LAKE WAUSAU EMERGENCY LANDING

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