# A congressman's plane went into Lake Wausau

> A Wisconsin governor candidate ended a campaign night swimming out of a sinking plane.
- Title: A congressman's plane went into Lake Wausau · ABC News
- Summary: A Wisconsin governor candidate ended a campaign night swimming out of a sinking plane. A single-engine Bonanza lost power near Wausau, the pilot put it down…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/gop-congressman-wisconsin-swims-safety-after-plane-makes-136401182
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## A late night flight home
Rep. Tom Tiffany was flying back from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner late Saturday when the trip stopped going to plan.
## Power gone on approach
The light aircraft lost power as it neared Wausau Downtown Airport, leaving the pilot no runway to reach.
## Put it down in the water
The pilot made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. Both men ended up in the water.
## Call 911, then swim
They called for help, got out as the plane started sinking, and swam to a shallow spot to wait for a rescue boat.

> As the plane began to submerge, we exited the aircraft and swam to a shallow area
## Minor injuries only
Responders took Tiffany and the pilot to a nearby hospital, where both were treated for minor injuries. The plane was a single-engine, four-seat Bonanza.
## A rival says thank you
Tiffany is running for Wisconsin governor with Trump's endorsement. Democratic candidate David Crowley posted that he was grateful nobody was hurt and praised the pilot.

> heroism of the pilot
## Key takeaway

A single-engine Bonanza lost power near Wausau, the pilot put it down in a lake, and both men swam clear with only minor injuries.