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Seaplane carrying 8 passengers crashes into NYC's East River
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into New York City’s East River near the Manhattan ferry and Skyport terminal shortly after noon on Sunday.
- The plane took a hard landing in choppy waters, partially capsizing with one wing submerged, as captured in rescue footage.
- All eight passengers were rescued by FDNY, with two sustaining minor injuries and receiving medical evaluation.
- Multiple ships, including at least five vessels and another seaplane, assisted in the rescue and recovery operation.
- Authorities have righted the plane on the water and towed it back to the docks, with an investigation into the crash currently underway.
