Passengers rescued from seaplane after pilot forced to abort takeoff on Sydney Harbour

Aircraft damaged when it struck something during takeoff, with nearby boats rushing to evacuate those onboard after crash, witnesses say

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A pilot and seven passengers have avoided serious injuries after a seaplane ended up on Shark Island after being forced to abort its takeoff from Sydney Harbour

The plane was operated by Sydney Seaplanes - the same company whose aircraft was involved in a 2017 crash that killed six people on the Hawkesbury River.