Republican gubernatorial hopeful and U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany survived a water landing on Saturday evening after the light aircraft he was piloting experienced a critical engine failure. Tiffany stated that he and the pilot were forced to swim to shore following the incident.
According to Tiffany, the plane lost power as it approached the downtown Wausau airport. The pilot executed an emergency landing in Lake Wausau, resulting in both occupants entering the water before reaching safety.
The incident occurred late Saturday after Tiffany had attended the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner. No further details regarding injuries or the specific mechanical cause of the failure have been released.
Another close call for Tiffany. Makes you wonder about the safety checks on these light aircraft before political tours like this.
Wow, I had no idea he was piloting his own plane. That’s seriously gutsy, or maybe just a bit reckless for a candidate.