"Miracle on the East River: Seaplane Crashes After Wave Strike. In a dramatic rescue operation, a seaplane pilot and his passenger narrowly escaped disaster on Saturday when their craft took off from the East River in Queens, only to crash back down into the water after being struck by a powerful wave. The impact cracked the windshield, leaving the pilot and passenger stranded in the freezing cold waters. Miraculously, both were rescued by authorities and are said to be safe, sparking relief and gratitude among emergency responders and witnesses who witnessed the harrowing ordeal."
A seaplane pilot and his passenger had to be rescued from the East River Saturday in Queens after their craft briefly took off -- but then crashed after it was struck by a wave which cracked the windshield, the pilot and authorities said.
