Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
A sightseeing seaplane ended up in New York City's East River after a hard water landing that left the aircraft badly damaged. Thankfully, everyone on board survived, but what led to the accident?
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down the incident from a professional pilot's perspective. We'll examine the radio calls, the approach, the water landing itself, and discuss the challenges unique to flying floatplanes. We'll also look at the factors investigators will likely consider as they work to determine exactly what happened.
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Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
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A sightseeing seaplane ended up in New York City's East River after a hard water landing that left the aircraft badly damaged. Thankfully, everyone on board survived, but what led to the accident?
In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down the incident from a professional pilot's perspective. We'll examine the radio calls, the approach, the water landing itself, and discuss the challenges unique to flying floatplanes. We'll also look at the factors investigators will likely consider as they work to determine exactly what happened.
For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com
For press or general questions: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
Want to know what watch I'm wearing?
If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit hanhart.com/en/.
#CaptainSteeeve #seaplanes #floatplane #eastriver #aviation #pilot #aviationsafety #aircraftaccident #flying #nyc
