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Video shows seaplane after hard landing in New York City's East River
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Eight people were rescued after a Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River near the NY Skyport seaplane terminal, with two civilians sustaining minor injuries but refusing medical attention.
- The New York City Fire Department responded promptly, removing all passengers from the upright aircraft in the water before it was towed to a nearby dock.
- The seaplane had departed from East Hampton Airport on Long Island and was heading to Manhattan when the wing strut snapped during the hard landing around noon.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, noting that the pilot declared a mayday before the plane came down, but the cause of the hard landing remains unclear.
- The incident triggered a significant emergency response involving FDNY marine units and other first responders, with authorities continuing to gather information on the pilot, passengers, and circumstances.
