06.07.2026 09:10
A Kodiak 100 seaplane that took off from Long Island in New York, USA, declared an emergency for an unknown reason and made a hard landing on the East River. While 8 people on board were evacuated, 2 were slightly injured.
A seaplane flying over the skies of New York City made a hard landing on the river after declaring an emergency. While 8 people on board were successfully evacuated, it was announced that 2 people were slightly injured.
8 PEOPLE ON BOARD WERE SUCCESSFULLY EVACUATED
A disaster was narrowly avoided in New York City, USA. According to reports in the US press; a Kodiak 100 type seaplane, which took off from Long Island, declared an emergency for an unknown reason around 12:00 local time and made a hard landing on the East River. One of the plane's wing struts broke due to the impact, and numerous rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. The New York Fire Department (FDNY) successfully evacuated 8 people, including 2 pilots, from the aircraft.
2 PEOPLE INJURED
It was reported that 2 people on board were slightly injured during the hard landing. After the accident, which did not result in any loss of life, the plane was towed to a nearby dock. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.