Seaplane carrying passengers makes hard landing in East River, FDNY says
Summary
A seaplane with passengers made a hard landing in New York City's East River near Manhattan on Sunday. Emergency teams rescued eight people, and two were checked for minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the accident.Key Facts
- The seaplane landed hard in the East River near East 23rd Street and FDR Drive in Manhattan around 12:01 p.m.
- The FDNY rescued at least eight people from the plane.
- Two passengers were evaluated for minor injuries; one declined medical help.
- The plane had taken off from the Hamptons.
- The plane, identified as a Kodiak 100 seaplane, sustained damage to a wing strut (a support pole on the wing).
- The FAA is investigating and plans to release a preliminary report soon.
- Three weeks earlier, another seaplane crashed in the East River near Queens, with no injuries reported.
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