Floatplane Lands Hard in NYCs East River @TakingOff
Floatplane Lands Hard in NYCs East River  @TakingOff
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A plane landed hard in New York City's East River, snapping a wing strut during touchdown. Despite the damage, all eight people on board survived thanks to a successful emergency response. We break down what happened, why the aircraft stayed afloat, and what investigators are looking at as the FAA begins its investigation.
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Floatplane Lands Hard in NYC's East River

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