A Republican gubernatorial candidate and a pilot successfully escaped injury after their small aircraft lost power during an approach to a downtown airport, forcing an emergency landing in a nearby lake. The two passengers, including the pilot, were able to swim to shore following the unplanned water landing. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred late Saturday while the candidate was returning from a local political event. The safe outcome highlights both the pilot’s skill in handling the emergency and the quick thinking of those on board.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and pilot swim to safety after plane made emergency landing in lakeA Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.Representative Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse county Lincoln Day Dinner when the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau downtown airport. The pilot made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. They both ended up in the water and swam to safety. Continue reading...
