All Passengers Rescued as Seaplane Crashes in East River
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into the East River near Manhattan's waterfront on Sunday afternoon; all aboard were rescued with only two sustaining minor injuries who declined medical attention.
- The plane, a Kodiak 100, experienced a hard landing that caused a wing strut to snap after striking a wave while attempting to land at the Skyport seaplane base.
- Witnesses praised the pilot's skill, comparing the landing to the famous "Sully" Hudson River landing, noting the pilot prevented the plane from capsizing fully.
- Fire Department boats towed the partially capsized plane back to a dock, and the FAA is currently investigating the cause of the incident.
- The plane's owner requested privacy regarding the aircraft's identity and flight routes; this crash follows a recent similar incident involving a small plane in New York waters with no injuries.
