Kodiak 100 Seaplane Makes Hard Landing in East River; All Occupants Safely Evacuated

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.

A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.

Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.

Rescuers are evacuating people on board.

Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.

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.

A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.

Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.

Rescuers are evacuating people on board.

Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.

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.

A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.

Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.

Rescuers are evacuating people on board.

Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.

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.

A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.

Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.

Rescuers are evacuating people on board.

Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.

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.

A seaplane landed safely on the water near a bridge with police and tugboats nearby.

Rescue boats are assisting after a seaplane crash near the ferry terminal.

Rescuers are evacuating people on board.

Video shows a seaplane resting on top of the water. Responders are at the scene.

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.