A Kodiak 100 seaplane made an emergency water landing in New York City's East River shortly after noon on Sunday, coming down between Brooklyn and Manhattan near the Williamsburg Bridge.According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), emergency crews received the first report at approximately 12:01 p.m.and quickly responded to the scene.The aircraft remained upright after landing in the water, allowing first responders to safely remove all eight people who were aboard.Officials reported that two individuals suffered minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.Audio from air traffic communications captured an NYPD helicopter declaring a mayday and reporting that a plane had gone down in the river.The helicopter crew also observed nearby boats approaching the aircraft and later reported that the pilot appeared to be unharmed.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the hard landing caused one of the aircraft's wing struts to break.The agency confirmed that it will investigate the incident to determine what led to the emergency landing.After the rescue operation concluded, the aircraft was secured and towed back to a dock.FAA ownership records indicate that the Kodiak 100 seaplane was manufactured in 2025, although its owner's identity is not publicly listed.

The incident resulted in a rapid emergency response but no serious injuries or fatalities, making it a successful rescue despite the unexpected landing.