Seaplane crashes into Sydney Harbour near Shark Island after aborted take-off

[Greg Hyde]

Seaplane crashes into Sydney Harbour near Shark Island after aborted take-off

Passengers have spoken about their lucky escape after the seaplane they were travelling on crashed into Sydney Harbour during an aborted take-off.

The impact damaged one of the aircraft's floats during the attempted flight from Rose Bay just before midday on Thursday.

The plane came to rest near Shark Island with its left wing in the water.
Sydney Seaplanes said the plane appeared to have struck an object in the water or some large wave.

NSW Police said one of the eight occupants had minor injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Authorities are working to hoist the aircraft onto a barge.
Kate, a passenger who was sitting next to the pilot, said the group thought they had already taken off when the aircraft landed "with a jolt".

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