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Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: NPR Top
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What happened

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany escaped a sinking plane and swam to shallow water after an emergency landing in a lake.

Tiffany and the pilot called 911 from on top of the plane.

Key facts

  • Tiffany and the pilot called 911 from on top of the plane.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:45:33 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake

  3. Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety

Sources

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