East River Emergency Landing
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in New York's East River; All Ten Aboard Unharmed
A seaplane made a hard emergency landing in New York City's East River shortly after noon on Sunday, sending rescue teams rushing to the water. Eight people were pulled to safety, according to The Independent.
The aircraft was a Kodiak 100 seaplane. It was heading to Skyport, a seaplane base in the city, when it came down. Yahoo Noticias reported that ten people were on board in total, and no serious injuries were recorded.
Hard Landing Brings Rescuers to the East River
The New York City Fire Department confirmed the landing happened around midday local time. Crews responded quickly and pulled eight people from the water. Yahoo News Canada reported that the New York Police Department was also on scene.
One person suffered minor injuries, according to Yahoo News Canada. Two civilians on nearby boats also helped with the rescue. Everyone on board was accounted for. No fatalities were reported.
Kodiak 100 Was Bound for Manhattan Seaplane Base
The Kodiak 100 is a single-engine turboprop plane built for water landings. It is designed to take off and land on both runways and open water. The plane was approaching Skyport, a dedicated seaplane terminal in New York City, when the emergency unfolded.
Officials described the event as a "hard landing" rather than a crash. That term means the plane hit the water with more force than normal. Investigators will likely examine what caused the rough descent.
Ten On Board, All Accounted For After Water Rescue
Yahoo Noticias reported that ten people were on the seaplane when it went down. Eight were pulled from the East River by rescue teams. The remaining passengers were assisted on scene. Authorities confirmed no one was missing.
The East River runs along the eastern edge of Manhattan. It is one of the most heavily trafficked waterways in New York City. The quick response from both official crews and civilian boaters helped prevent a more serious outcome.
Investigation Into the Cause Is Expected to Follow
No official cause for the emergency landing has been announced yet. The Federal Aviation Administration typically investigates incidents involving aircraft in the United States. A full review of the Kodiak 100's flight data and mechanical condition is likely to follow, The Independent noted.
Sunday's incident is a rare event for the East River seaplane route. Skyport has operated commercial seaplane service in and out of Manhattan for years. Flights connect the city to destinations like the Hamptons and Cape Cod.
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