Small Plane Makes Hard Landing Into New York’s East River, Officials Say
The FAA said the Kodiak 100’s wing strut snapped after a hard landing, and all eight people aboard were rescued with two minor injuries.
- A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near Brooklyn, New York City on Sunday, causing a wing strut to snap during the incident.
- Three weeks ago, another seaplane crashed into the East River near Whitestone, Queens, where the New York City Fire Department rescued a pilot and one passenger with no injuries reported.
- The FDNY responded to reports of a plane down in the water at 12:01 p.m. off the marina at East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive in Manhattan.
- Eight people were removed from the plane by responders, with two passengers evaluated for minor injuries as the New York Police Department and fire units managed the scene.
- The Federal Aviation Administration will examine the hard landing, while the NYPD confirmed that an investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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According to the FDNY, two occupants suffered minor injuries and were treated by medical emergency technicians on site
A seaplane fell into a slant during the landing on the East River in New York. A wing dived into the water, but the plane did not capsize. Fire brigade and police were quickly on site, all nine inmates remained unharmed.
A seaplane crashed while landing on the East River in Manhattan. The eight people on board could be brought to safety shortly after by the fire brigade and police.
Plane with eight passengers crashes in New York's East River
A seaplane carrying eight passengers plunged into the East River in New York City on Sunday. All eight people were rescued from the plane by the fire service after the small aircraft nearly capsized in the water. Footage shared on social media showed the plane bobbing in the choppy waters as lifeboats rushed to get […]
Terrifying Footage Froom Inside Cabin Captures Seaplane Crash in East River
The footage, filmed inside the Kodiak 100 on a smartphone, shows the aircraft striking the choppy water near the East 23rd Street Skyport in Manhattan. The post VIDEO: Terrifying Footage Froom Inside Cabin Captures Seaplane Crash in East River first appeared on Mediaite.
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