Passengers rescued from seaplane after pilot forced to abort takeoff on Sydney Harbour
by Catie McLeod from on (#6J43X)
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.
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