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Plane with 6 people aboard crashes into Northeast Philly neighborhood

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 1 Feb 2025 07:50
2 Min Read

A small medical jet crashes in Northeast Philadelphia Friday evening, igniting an explosion and setting homes on fire.

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A small jet went down Friday evening shortly after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to officials.  

The FAA reported that a Learjet 55, carrying six people, crashed at approximately 6:30 pm. The aircraft was headed to Springfield-Branson Airport in Missouri when it went down.

The officials said that the FAA and NTSB would investigate.

That mentioned, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, a medical flight company, stated on LinkedIn that one of its Learjets crashed Friday evening after departing from Philadelphia.  

Alright so is deft true:

The flight out Philadelphia on the #planecrash reached an altitude of 1,600 feet and was ONLY IN THE AIR for 30 seconds.

Heavy investigation needs to be done here and lots of questions need to be answered. #Pennsylvania #philidelphia #zelena pic.twitter.com/SLU1lH25Jk

— 🦆Javi_DC🐂 (@Javi_Curbelo) February 1, 2025

According to the company's statement, the aircraft carried a pediatric patient, an escort, and four crew members.

The statement said, "Our immediate concern is for the patient's family, our personnel, their families, and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground."

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Mayor Cherelle Parker said at a press briefing that several homes and vehicles "were impacted" by the crash.

🚨BREAKING: Plane crashes into Philidelphia mall.pic.twitter.com/wz3hpNdd3l

— Stephanie Lynn 🇺🇸 (@step5629) February 1, 2025

First responders secured the area around the crash site, establishing a perimeter. Parker described it as an "active scene" and urged residents to stay away and report any debris to authorities.

Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management announced that Cottman Avenue, between Roosevelt Boulevard and Bustleton Avenue, will remain closed for an extended period. 

Mayor Parker also stated that Governor Josh Shapiro was en route to the crash site.

The state is "offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly," Shapiro said on X.

I’ve spoken with @PhillyMayor and my team is in communication with @PhillyPD, @PhilaOEM, and @PhillyFireDept. We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.

We’ll continue to provide updates as more information…

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 1, 2025

Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport remain open, according to an airport spokesperson.

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