Tailwind Air Seaplane Makes Hard Landing in NYC's East River; All Occupants Safe
A Tailwind Air seaplane conducted a hard landing in New York City's East River on Saturday afternoon. The Cessna 208 Caravan was near the Whitestone Bridge when the pilot declared an emergency due to a technical malfunction. The pilot opted for a precautionary landing on the water as a safety measure. All passengers and the pilot were unharmed and were safely transferred to an NYPD vessel. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where the aircraft remained afloat after the incident.
Official Source: https://abcnews.com/US/passengers-safe-after-seaplane-makes-hard-landing-east/story?id=134500108
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