Kodiak 100 Seaplane Makes Hard Landing in East River; All Occupants Safely Evacuated
2430 Fdr Dr, Gramercy, Manhattan
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Summary
- A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive at approximately 12:01 p.m. Sunday.
- The FAA confirmed the pilot made a hard landing causing a wing strut to snap. The plane was reportedly arriving from East Hampton.
- Weather conditions were not ideal at the time of the incident.
- All eight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY marine units and transported to a nearby pier for evaluation. Two passengers were treated for minor injuries.
- The seaplane was subsequently towed back to a dock by a tugboat.
- The NTSB is investigating to determine why the seaplane was unable to make a smooth touchdown.
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The seaplane was towed back to a dock by a tugboat. The NTSB is investigating to determine why the seaplane was unable to make a smooth touchdown.
All eight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY marine units and transported to a nearby pier for evaluation. Two passengers were treated for minor injuries.
According to the FAA, the pilot made a hard landing causing a wing strut to snap. Weather conditions were not ideal at the time of the incident.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive at approximately 12:01 p.m. Sunday. The plane was reportedly coming from East Hampton.
The seaplane continues to be towed near the waterfront with rescue boats nearby.
The seaplane is being towed by a tugboat near the waterfront after the crash.
EMS is evaluating one person with minor injuries.
A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.
All passengers and crew are safely on the dock, and everyone is reported to be okay, according to the officers.
Marine units have transported all passengers and crew to a nearby pier for evaluation.
Marine units are trying to move the seaplane back to the dock.
Firefighters confirm the seaplane took a hard landing leading to the crash. All occupants are safe.
All passengers and crew have been safely evacuated from the seaplane with no reported injuries, according to the first responders..
Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.
Rescue teams are focusing efforts on the Manhattan side of the East River, where the seaplane is taking on water.
Specialized rescue units, including HaZmat and water rescue teams, are being deployed to assist at the crash site.
Additional equipment is being transported to the scene.
Rescue units are being directed to assist at the water crash site near Avenue C and FDR Drive.
Rescuers are evacuating people on board.
Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.
A seaplane has crashed into the water near a marina. There are reportedly six passengers and two pilots involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2430 Fdr Dr.
Rescue boats and responders assist passengers around partially submerged seaplane.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A seaplane took off and is taxiing near boats with another seaplane and helicopter nearby.
Incident reported at 601 E 20th St.
The seaplane was towed back to a dock by a tugboat. The NTSB is investigating to determine why the seaplane was unable to make a smooth touchdown.
All eight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY marine units and transported to a nearby pier for evaluation. Two passengers were treated for minor injuries.
According to the FAA, the pilot made a hard landing causing a wing strut to snap. Weather conditions were not ideal at the time of the incident.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive at approximately 12:01 p.m. Sunday. The plane was reportedly coming from East Hampton.
The seaplane continues to be towed near the waterfront with rescue boats nearby.
The seaplane is being towed by a tugboat near the waterfront after the crash.
EMS is evaluating one person with minor injuries.
A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.
All passengers and crew are safely on the dock, and everyone is reported to be okay, according to the officers.
Marine units have transported all passengers and crew to a nearby pier for evaluation.
Marine units are trying to move the seaplane back to the dock.
Firefighters confirm the seaplane took a hard landing leading to the crash. All occupants are safe.
All passengers and crew have been safely evacuated from the seaplane with no reported injuries, according to the first responders..
Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.
Rescue teams are focusing efforts on the Manhattan side of the East River, where the seaplane is taking on water.
Specialized rescue units, including HaZmat and water rescue teams, are being deployed to assist at the crash site.
Additional equipment is being transported to the scene.
Rescue units are being directed to assist at the water crash site near Avenue C and FDR Drive.
Rescuers are evacuating people on board.
Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.
A seaplane has crashed into the water near a marina. There are reportedly six passengers and two pilots involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2430 Fdr Dr.
Rescue boats and responders assist passengers around partially submerged seaplane.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A seaplane took off and is taxiing near boats with another seaplane and helicopter nearby.
Incident reported at 601 E 20th St.
The seaplane was towed back to a dock by a tugboat. The NTSB is investigating to determine why the seaplane was unable to make a smooth touchdown.
All eight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY marine units and transported to a nearby pier for evaluation. Two passengers were treated for minor injuries.
According to the FAA, the pilot made a hard landing causing a wing strut to snap. Weather conditions were not ideal at the time of the incident.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive at approximately 12:01 p.m. Sunday. The plane was reportedly coming from East Hampton.
The seaplane continues to be towed near the waterfront with rescue boats nearby.
The seaplane is being towed by a tugboat near the waterfront after the crash.
EMS is evaluating one person with minor injuries.
A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.
All passengers and crew are safely on the dock, and everyone is reported to be okay, according to the officers.
Marine units have transported all passengers and crew to a nearby pier for evaluation.
Marine units are trying to move the seaplane back to the dock.
Firefighters confirm the seaplane took a hard landing leading to the crash. All occupants are safe.
All passengers and crew have been safely evacuated from the seaplane with no reported injuries, according to the first responders..
Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.
Rescue teams are focusing efforts on the Manhattan side of the East River, where the seaplane is taking on water.
Specialized rescue units, including HaZmat and water rescue teams, are being deployed to assist at the crash site.
Additional equipment is being transported to the scene.
Rescue units are being directed to assist at the water crash site near Avenue C and FDR Drive.
Rescuers are evacuating people on board.
Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.
A seaplane has crashed into the water near a marina. There are reportedly six passengers and two pilots involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2430 Fdr Dr.
Rescue boats and responders assist passengers around partially submerged seaplane.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A seaplane took off and is taxiing near boats with another seaplane and helicopter nearby.
Incident reported at 601 E 20th St.
The seaplane was towed back to a dock by a tugboat. The NTSB is investigating to determine why the seaplane was unable to make a smooth touchdown.
All eight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY marine units and transported to a nearby pier for evaluation. Two passengers were treated for minor injuries.
According to the FAA, the pilot made a hard landing causing a wing strut to snap. Weather conditions were not ideal at the time of the incident.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive at approximately 12:01 p.m. Sunday. The plane was reportedly coming from East Hampton.
The seaplane continues to be towed near the waterfront with rescue boats nearby.
The seaplane is being towed by a tugboat near the waterfront after the crash.
EMS is evaluating one person with minor injuries.
A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.
All passengers and crew are safely on the dock, and everyone is reported to be okay, according to the officers.
Marine units have transported all passengers and crew to a nearby pier for evaluation.
Marine units are trying to move the seaplane back to the dock.
Firefighters confirm the seaplane took a hard landing leading to the crash. All occupants are safe.
All passengers and crew have been safely evacuated from the seaplane with no reported injuries, according to the first responders..
Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.
Rescue teams are focusing efforts on the Manhattan side of the East River, where the seaplane is taking on water.
Specialized rescue units, including HaZmat and water rescue teams, are being deployed to assist at the crash site.
Additional equipment is being transported to the scene.
Rescue units are being directed to assist at the water crash site near Avenue C and FDR Drive.
Rescuers are evacuating people on board.
Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.
A seaplane has crashed into the water near a marina. There are reportedly six passengers and two pilots involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2430 Fdr Dr.
Rescue boats and responders assist passengers around partially submerged seaplane.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A seaplane took off and is taxiing near boats with another seaplane and helicopter nearby.
Incident reported at 601 E 20th St.
The seaplane was towed back to a dock by a tugboat. The NTSB is investigating to determine why the seaplane was unable to make a smooth touchdown.
All eight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY marine units and transported to a nearby pier for evaluation. Two passengers were treated for minor injuries.
According to the FAA, the pilot made a hard landing causing a wing strut to snap. Weather conditions were not ideal at the time of the incident.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in the East River near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive at approximately 12:01 p.m. Sunday. The plane was reportedly coming from East Hampton.
The seaplane continues to be towed near the waterfront with rescue boats nearby.
The seaplane is being towed by a tugboat near the waterfront after the crash.
EMS is evaluating one person with minor injuries.
A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.
All passengers and crew are safely on the dock, and everyone is reported to be okay, according to the officers.
Marine units have transported all passengers and crew to a nearby pier for evaluation.
Marine units are trying to move the seaplane back to the dock.
Firefighters confirm the seaplane took a hard landing leading to the crash. All occupants are safe.
All passengers and crew have been safely evacuated from the seaplane with no reported injuries, according to the first responders..
Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.
Rescue teams are focusing efforts on the Manhattan side of the East River, where the seaplane is taking on water.
Specialized rescue units, including HaZmat and water rescue teams, are being deployed to assist at the crash site.
Additional equipment is being transported to the scene.
Rescue units are being directed to assist at the water crash site near Avenue C and FDR Drive.
Rescuers are evacuating people on board.
Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.
A seaplane has crashed into the water near a marina. There are reportedly six passengers and two pilots involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2430 Fdr Dr.
Rescue boats and responders assist passengers around partially submerged seaplane.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
A seaplane took off and is taxiing near boats with another seaplane and helicopter nearby.
Incident reported at 601 E 20th St.
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