Seaplane lands in New York City’s East River with only minor injuries reported

A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday around noon. The aircraft, identified as a Kodiak 100 by the FAA, landed upright and was towed to a dock. Two passengers sustained minor injuries, with one expressing relief at being alive despite pain. The FAA stated that a swing strut snapped during the landing and that air traffic control was not providing services to the aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, and reports suggest the seaplane was arriving from East Hampton.

Eight people were rescued from a Kodiak 100 seaplane after it made a "hard landing" in New York City's East River. The incident occurred around midday local time off the marina at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive in Manhattan. Fire department units responded and removed all eight individuals from the upright seaplane, which was subsequently towed to a dock. Two passengers sustained minor injuries but declined medical attention. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the hard landing, which reportedly caused a wing strut to snap. The seaplane was traveling from the Hamptons and struck a wave during its landing, leading to it partially capsizing.

A seaplane carrying 10 people made a rough landing in New York City's East River on Sunday around noon. The New York City Fire Department reported it was a "hard landing" that alarmed bystanders, but no injuries were apparent. The plane remained upright and was being towed back to dock. Social media images depicted the white plane leaning on its side with a wingtip in the water, while a helicopter circled above.