A privately operated seaplane makes a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, prompting an immediate emergency response. Multiple outlets report the aircraft carries about eight people, with at least one account stating up to 10. Witnesses and video shared by outlets show the seaplane partially capsizes after touchdown, with one wing reportedly submerged. Authorities, including FDNY and other responders, rescue the occupants and bring them ashore. Reports agree that all passengers are taken to safety, and that two people sustain minor injuries. In several accounts, a pilot issues a Mayday call before the incident, and at least one report says the seaplane is later righted and towed. Officials say they are investigating the cause of the hard landing. The incident follows a similar seaplane rescue reported in the previous month, according to one outlet. A passenger describes the incident to CBS News, reflecting firsthand accounts of the emergency landing and subsequent rescue efforts.
Seaplane makes hard landing in New York’s East River; occupants rescued
A privately operated seaplane makes a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, prompting an immediate emergency response. Multiple outlets report the aircraft carries about eight people,...
- A seaplane makes a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, shortly after midday.
- Emergency responders including FDNY reach the scene and rescue all occupants.
- Reports say the aircraft partially capsizes after landing, with at least one wing submerged.
- Two people are reported to have minor injuries; no serious injuries are reported in the accounts.
- Authorities investigate the circumstances; at least one report says the pilot issued a Mayday call before impact.
A seaplane was forced to make a hard landing Sunday in New York City's East River. Kris Van Cleave spoke with one of the passengers.
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1 month agoA seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City’s East River, prompting a rapid emergency response from firefighters and rescue crews.
1 month agoThis is the moment a seaplane carrying 10 people made a rough landing in New York City’s East River.
1 month agoA seaplane carrying eight people made a rough landing in New York City's East River, prompting a swift rescue operation. All occupants were safely brought ashore, with two sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft partially capsized after the hard landing, which reportedly caused a wing strut to break. The pilot had issued a Mayday call before the incident. Bystanders were among the first to offer assistance.
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