A seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday, resulting in minor injuries to two passengers. The Kodiak 100 aircraft was carrying eight people when it landed near East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive at approximately noon.
Key Takeaways
A seaplane made a hard landing in NYC's East River Sunday, causing minor injuries to two passengers. The Kodiak 100 was carrying eight people when it landed near East 23rd Street at noon.
- Seaplane makes hard landing in East River with 8 aboard
- Two passengers treated for minor injuries; one refused medical attention
- FAA investigating after wing strut snapped during landing
- Plane had taken off from East Hampton earlier Sunday
- Second seaplane incident in the river in less than a month
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plane's Origin | 1 Difference | The Guardian and CBS News say East Hampton; UPI says origin unknown. | ▼ |
| Passenger Injuries | 1 Difference | The Guardian and UPI say 2 treated; CBS says 8 removed, 2 evaluated. | ▼ |
| Number Of Passengers | Broad Agreement | 8 people aboard the seaplane | |
| Wing Strut Damage | Broad Agreement | Wing strut snapped during landing | |
| Faa Investigation | Broad Agreement | FAA investigating the crash landing |
Plane's Origin
▼The Guardian and CBS News say East Hampton; UPI says origin unknown.
Passenger Injuries
▼The Guardian and UPI say 2 treated; CBS says 8 removed, 2 evaluated.
Number Of Passengers
Broad Agreement8 people aboard the seaplane
Wing Strut Damage
Broad AgreementWing strut snapped during landing
Faa Investigation
Broad AgreementFAA investigating the crash landing
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The New York Fire Department (FDNY) responded to reports of the downed plane, removing all passengers from the water and transporting them to safety. The seaplane remained upright after the incident and was later towed back to dock, according to multiple sources.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the crash landing, which caused a wing strut to snap. According to a statement from the FAA, air traffic control was not providing services to the aircraft at the time of the incident. The agency expects to post a preliminary accident report later this week.
This is the second seaplane incident in New York's East River in less than a month. On June 13, another seaplane crashed near Whitestone, Queens, with no reported injuries. Authorities have not yet disclosed the origin of Sunday's flight, though local news outlets suggest it departed from East Hampton earlier in the day.
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