Seaplane makes a rough landing in New York City's East River with only minor injuries reported
This image taken from video shows a seaplane after it made a rough landing in New York City's East River on Sunday, July 5, 2026, resulting in two minor injuries. Credit: AP/Uncredited
NEW YORK — A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City's East River Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities.
The sea plane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” around noon, according to the New York City Fire Department. The plane made it upright and was towed back to dock, the department said.
Images shared on social media show a white plane appearing to lean over on its side with the tip of its left wing in the water as a helicopter circled overhead.
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