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SEAPLANE MAKES HARD LANDING IN NEW YORK

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Water acts like concrete when hit at high speed.

At impact speeds above ~35 mph, water's incompressibility makes it nearly as rigid as solid ground. Seaplanes typically land at 55–75 mph, meaning a hard or nose-down landing can generate forces equivalent to hitting pavement.

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