Cessna Caravan
Posted on 07/05/2026 10:20:10 AM PDT by DFG
A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday, with emergency responders rushing to the scene, video shows.
Footage of the river shows the plane bobbing in the water with one wing submerged as rescue crews work to get the passengers out.
The plane took a hard landing in the choppy waters and partially capsized at just after 12 p.m., officials told The Post.
Eight people were rescued from the plane by the FDNY. Two passengers with minor injuries were evaluated by emergency medical staff, officials said.
The crash unfolded near the Manhattan ferry and Skyport terminal along 23rd Street and FDR Drive.
After the passengers were removed from the plane, the ship was put upright on the water and towed back to the docks.
At least five ships were seen aiding in the response, with another seaplane spotted nearby.
An investigation into the crash remains ongoing, police said.
The incident comes less than a month after another seaplane was rescued from the East River after it was struck by a wave during takeoff and left it struggling in the water near the Throgs Neck Bridge.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Cessna Caravan
Aviation Ping!.....................
A little duct tape and we’ll have it flying within the week!
“Blade Air told the Daily Mail the hard landing was likely caused by choppy water from passing boats and Saturday night’s thunderstorm.
‘There were a lot of ferries in the vicinity and there may have been wind and the last second,’ a source at the company said.
‘The waves they create can be a problem as you try to land on the water.’
Blade said the impact cracked one of the plane’s struts - which connects the pontoons to the body of the plane - which also caused damage to one of the pontoons.”
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15954475/plane-crash-nyc-east-river-hamptons.html
I had not realized how much harder it is to land and take off with seaplanes.
Then I started reading about it. It is much, much more difficult than landing on solid ground.
**Then I started reading about it. It is much, much more difficult than landing on solid ground.**
Even moreso if dei is involved.
Save the ID Tag off the firewall and build a new AC from it.
Actually this one just needs a buff out (after draining it).
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