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Sen. Tim Sheehy Safely Lands Plane After Engine Failure

4/11/2026

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Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) experienced an engine failure and made an emergency landing while piloting a routine flight training exercise.
Mike Berg, Sen. Sheehy’s chief of staff, confirmed that Sheehy and his co-pilot landed safely in Ennis, Montana, and were uninjured.
Sen. Sheehy is an FAA-certified commercial pilot and flight instructor.
The incident occurred during a training session Sheehy completes twice a year, and further updates are expected.

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Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) experienced an engine failure and made an emergency landing while piloting a routine flight training exercise.
Mike Berg, Sen. Sheehy’s chief of staff, confirmed that Sheehy and his co-pilot landed safely in Ennis, Montana, and were uninjured.
Sen. Sheehy is an FAA-certified commercial pilot and flight instructor.
The incident occurred during a training session Sheehy completes twice a year, and further updates are expected.