U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany Sustains Minor Injuries in Emergency Lake Landing

South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 13, 2026 — A small aircraft carrying U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany made an emergency landing in a lake in the vicinity of Wausau Downtown Airport, resulting in minor injuries for the congressman.

The incident occurred when the plane, identified as a small aircraft, was forced to make an emergency landing. The landing took place in a lake located near Wausau Downtown Airport. Official reports confirm that U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany was on board the aircraft during the emergency maneuver.

Following the landing, Representative Tiffany sustained minor injuries. Specific details regarding the nature or severity of these injuries have not been publicly disclosed beyond the term “minor.” The circumstances that led to the emergency landing, such as mechanical issues or weather conditions, were not immediately available.

The exact type of aircraft involved in the incident was not provided in the available information. Similarly, the pilot’s identity and any potential injuries they may have sustained have not been reported. Information regarding the specific date and time of the incident is also pending.

Emergency services were reportedly dispatched to the scene following the landing. Further details about the recovery of the aircraft and any potential investigation into the cause of the emergency landing are expected to be released as they become available. The Wausau Downtown Airport has not issued a statement regarding any operational impacts from the event.

U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany, who serves Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district, was reportedly conscious and alert following the incident. The representative’s office has not yet released a detailed statement concerning the event or his current condition, beyond the confirmation of minor injuries.

Story summarized from the original created by Max Rego on thehill.com, see more information here.

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