Seaplane makes hard landing in East River; all eight rescued
A seaplane with eight people made a hard landing in New York City’s East River near Manhattan, prompting a rapid response from firefighters and rescue crews.
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, prompting a large emergency response but resulting in only minor injuries, according to city officials. Emergency crews rescued everyone aboard after the aircraft came to rest upright in the water near Manhattan.