Wisconsin GOP Candidate Swims From Sinking Plane After Lake Landing
A Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swam from a sinking plane following an emergency landing on a lake after the aircraft lost power approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
New York, NY, September 13, 2026 —
A Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate experienced an emergency landing when the aircraft they were aboard lost power and made a forced landing on a lake. The candidate was able to exit the plane and swim to safety following the incident.
The aircraft reportedly lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport. The pilot initiated an emergency landing on a nearby lake. Following the landing, the plane began to sink.
The candidate, who is associated with the Republican party and is running for governor in Wisconsin, was able to disembark from the sinking aircraft. Details indicate the candidate swam from the plane to shore or safety after the emergency landing.
The specific date of the incident and the names of the candidate and the pilot were not provided in the available information. The make and model of the aircraft also remain unspecified. Further details regarding the exact sequence of events leading to the power loss and the condition of the aircraft post-landing were not immediately available.
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