Seaplane with ten passengers made an emergency landing in the East river

Seaplane with ten passengers made an emergency landing in the East river

On Friday evening a seaplane Cessna Caravan made an unplanned landing in the East river. On Board the aircraft were 10 passengers, among them the famous writer and producer bill Lawrence — Creator of the Comedy series «the Clinic».

The filmmaker has captured his adventures on camera and uploaded the footage with the scene in Instagram.

Seaplane with ten passengers made an emergency landing in the East river

The incident occurred at 17:35 near 20th street in Manhattan. The staff of the fire Department and the police moved the people on the boat and taken to the Marina located on 23rd street on the East side. Fire Department confirmed that all the passengers are saved, but not yet announced whether any of them injury.

At the moment the causes of the accident to the end not unclear. It is only known that the plane belonging to airline Tailwind Air Service, took off from the airport East HAMPTON at 14:35. During the landing on the water he is out of order due to damage to the pontoon. Relevant departments are investigating.

 

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