The True Post (Web News) A small plane crashed into the East River in New York City, USA, but all 8 people on board were safely rescued due to timely rescue operations.
According to the British news agency, the accident occurred in the afternoon, after which the rescue agencies were immediately informed. Rescue teams reached the scene within a few moments and safely evacuated all the people trapped in the plane. Rescue officials say that fortunately the plane was upright in the water, which made it easier to evacuate the passengers. Two people were slightly injured in the accident, but they refused to seek medical attention at the scene.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), initial investigations have shown that the pilot made a hard landing, as a result of which one of the plane’s wings broke and it fell into the river. Authorities say that a formal investigation has been launched to find out the real causes of the accident, while an inspection of the plane and the pilot’s statement, as well as other evidence, are being reviewed.
