A seaplane made what the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) described as a "hard landing" on New York's East River Sunday.Officials received a call just after noon Sunday about a plane in the water, the FDNY said.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 5: Emergency services respond to a crashed seaplane in the East River on July 5, 2026, in New York City. The New York City Fire Department said all passengers were rescued safely from the airplane that crash landed off the marina at East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive in Manhattan after traveling from East Hampton. (Photo by Ryan Murphy/Getty Images)Ryan Murphy/Getty ImagesEight passengers were removed from the plane by FDNY units and the plane itself is was being towed back to a dock, according to the FDNY.Popular ReadsTwo of the passengers sustained minor injuries and were bein evaluated by EMS, the FDNY said.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Passengers safe after seaplane makes 'hard landing' on East River in New York: FDNY
Eight passengers were rescued from the aircraft, per the New York City Fire Department.
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