Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a harrowing seaplane incident in New York City's East River on Tuesday, where multiple passengers were rescued after the aircraft made an emergency landing. According to eyewitnesses, the seaplane, which was taking off from a helipad in Manhattan, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing in the water. Miraculously, all on board were rescued by emergency services, with some reports suggesting that the passengers were able to evacuate the plane on their own. The incident has raised questions about the safety of seaplane operations in the city, with authorities launching an investigation into the cause of the incident.
Passengers rescued after seaplane incident in New York City’s East River NBC News