Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany Suffers Minor Injuries After Emergency Landing in a Lake
Updated on: September 13, 2026 / 5:27 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Rep. Tom Tiffany experienced a plane emergency landing on Lake Wausau.
- The plane lost power during its approach to Wausau Downtown Airport.
- Tiffany sustained minor injuries, receiving 12 stitches above his right eye.
- The pilot, Len Boltz, also received minor injuries (four stitches).
- Both occupants were able to swim to shore and were rescued by a boat.
- The FAA is investigating the incident.
- Tiffany expressed gratitude to the pilot and first responders.
- Tiffany's Democratic opponent, David Crowley, expressed relief that no one was seriously injured.