Seaplane carrying 8 makes hard landing in East River

NEW YORK (NBC, KYMA) - A small seaplane carrying 8 people crashed into the East River in New York today, according to New York officials.

The crash being described by witnesses as a hard landing was reported around 12 noon.

Witnesses say the plane appeared to come close to a helicopter observing a separate boat rescue prior to the seaplane crash.

Rescue boats quickly responded to the incident as the plane was bobbing in the river, caught on video by nearby on lookers.

All 8 people on board were pulled out of the aircraft safely, at least two individuals were treated for minor injuries.