US Representative Tom Tiffany Sustains Minor Injuries After Emergency Lake Landing
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US Representative Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin sustained minor injuries on Saturday night after the small plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. The aircraft, identified by the FAA as a Beechcraft K35 Bonanza, lost power while approaching the Wausau Downtown Airport as Tiffany returned from a party dinner in La Crosse County.
According to a post on X from Tiffany, the pilot performed an emergency water landing. After calling 911, Tiffany and the pilot exited the aircraft as it began to sink and swam to a shallow area. The Marathon County Sheriff's Office reported that the pair were rescued by a Wausau Fire Department airboat at 9:05 p.m. and transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital for treatment.
The FAA is currently investigating the incident. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and State Patrol also responded to the scene. David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, expressed gratitude that no one was seriously hurt and praised the heroism of the pilot.
Reporting on Tiffany's political background varied by source. Center left outlets noted his membership in the House Freedom Caucus and his nomination for governor with the support of Donald Trump, while the center outlet focused primarily on the medical outcome of the crash.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- These outlets highlighted Tiffany's political affiliations and his membership in the far right House Freedom Caucus.
- Centre
- This outlet focused strictly on the factual report of the injuries and the emergency landing.
Sources
- Centre-left CNN: Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany suffers minor injuries when his plane makes an emergency landing in a lake and he swims to safety
- Centre-left G1: US representative's plane sinks after emergency landing in lake; crew swims to escape
- Centre Reuters: US Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing - Reuters
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