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Hear it: Calls for help after seaplane makes rough landing in New York City
By KXAS at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
A seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities.
The sea plane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” around noon, according to the New York City Fire Department. The plane made it...
Key takeaway The FAA says the hard landing caused a “wing strut” on the Kodiak 100 seaplane to snap.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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The sea plane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” around noon, according to the New York City Fire Department. The plane made it...
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