Summary
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany and his pilot survived an emergency water landing after their plane lost power while approaching an airport.
Highlights
Survival and Rescue00:00:40
Following the crash, the duo exited the submerging plane and swam to a sandbar. They were rescued shortly after by two boats, with Tiffany suffering only minor injuries requiring stitches.
Reflections on the Incident00:01:16
Tiffany expressed gratitude for his survival and praised the pilot's skill and Air Force training, which he credits for the controlled nature of the emergency landing.
The Emergency Landing00:00:00
Congressman Tom Tiffany and pilot Len Bolts were forced to make an emergency landing in Lake Wausau after their plane lost power while approaching the airport.