A Quest Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in New York City’s East River on 5 July 2026, snapping a wing strut and partially capsizing before all 10 occupants were rescued. The incident occurred at 12:01 p.m. near East 23rd Street, with FDNY and NYPD executing rapid water rescue operations while two passengers sustained minor injuries. The FAA has launched an official investigation into the wave strike, which caused substantial structural damage to the aircraft built in 2025. Air traffic control was not providing services during the approach, underscoring critical risks in seaplane wave assessment and urban emergency response effectiveness for operators in the sector.