Seaplane lands in New York City’s East River with only minor injuries reported
Seaplane carrying eight people made ‘hard landing’ and was towed back to dock, according to the fire department A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City ’s East River on Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities. The seaplane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” at about noon, according to the New York City fire department. The plane made it upright and was towed back to dock, the department said. Continue reading...
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This image taken from video shows a seaplane after it made a rough landing in New York City's East River on 5 July 2026. Photograph: @brianmichaelf/X/APView image in fullscreenThis image taken from video shows a seaplane after it made a rough landing in New York City's East River on 5 July 2026. Photograph: @brianmichaelf/X/APNew YorkSeaplane lands in New York City’s East River with only minor injuries reportedSeaplane carrying eight people made ‘hard landing’ and was towed back to dock, according to the fire departmentAssociated Press and Guardian staffMon 6 Jul 2026 08.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities.The seaplane carrying…
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