A seaplane made a hard landing on the East River in New York, prompting an emergency response along the waterway. According to the Fire Department of the City of New York, two people suffered minor injuries in the incident. The episode unfolded on the river that runs alongside Manhattan, a stretch of water that is a familiar sight for New Yorkers and visitors alike, and it quickly drew the attention of emergency crews.
Officials said there were several people aboard the aircraft at the time. According to the account provided, eight people were on board when the plane hit the water just after noon today. The presence of a full complement of passengers made the outcome, with only minor injuries reported, a relatively fortunate one given the nature of a hard landing on open water.
The Fire Department indicated that the injuries suffered in the incident were minor. No more serious harm was reported in the immediate aftermath, and authorities did not describe any life-threatening consequences from the landing. The response focused on ensuring that those who had been on board were accounted for and received any care they needed.
Footage from the scene captured the aftermath of the landing. Video showed the seaplane being towed back to shore, an image that underscored how the aircraft had come to rest on the surface of the river before being brought in. The recovery of the plane became part of the effort to clear the scene and allow authorities to examine what had occurred.
The incident took place in a busy urban setting, where the East River is used by a mix of vessels and, at times, aircraft. A hard landing on the water in such an area naturally raised questions about how the situation developed and whether conditions or mechanical factors played a role. Those questions were expected to be central to the review that followed.
Federal authorities said they would look into the matter. The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the incident, a standard step following an event involving an aircraft. The agency's inquiry was expected to focus on the circumstances of the landing and on any factors that may have contributed to the plane coming down hard on the river.
As the investigation began, attention remained on the fact that a landing with eight people aboard had ended with only minor injuries reported. Authorities were expected to provide further details as their review progressed and as more information about the seaplane and the sequence of events became available. For now, the focus was on the inquiry and on confirming the wellbeing of those who had been on board.