Learjet Plane Crash in Philadelphia, Six People Dead

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PHILADELPHIA- A fatal medical transport aircraft crash unfolded in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening when a Learjet 55 crashed near Roosevelt Mall, claiming multiple lives.

The aircraft, which departed from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at approximately 6:30 p.m., was destined for Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.

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Plane Crash in Philadelphia

The medical transport carried six individuals, including a child patient from Shriners Children’s Philadelphia hospital and her mother, who were returning to Mexico following the child’s treatment. Four crew members from Jet Rescue Air Ambulance operated the flight, 6ABC News reported.

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance issued a statement addressing the incident, noting the inability to confirm any survivors. The company emphasized its primary focus remains on the affected families, including those of their personnel and potential ground casualties.

Shriners Children’s expressed profound condolences, extending their thoughts to the bereaved families of the medical crew and pilots. The organization also acknowledged the impact on ground-level individuals and commended first responders for their swift action.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, addressing media representatives at 8:30 p.m., withheld specific casualty numbers pending further investigation. The Philadelphia Fire Department implemented immediate safety measures, directing residents to avoid the Calvert and St. Vincent streets intersection.

Municipal authorities established emergency protocols, opening a shelter at Samuel Fels High School on Langdon Street’s 5500 block. Mayor Parker issued specific safety instructions, urging citizens to report debris discoveries to emergency services through 911 rather than handling materials directly.

Photo: Christopher Ebdon | Flickr

Eyewitness Remarks

The medical transport plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia erupted into an intense fire, creating a dramatic scene where vehicles, homes, and individuals caught fire in the surrounding area.

Eyewitnesses provided vivid accounts of the catastrophic event. One observer described watching the aircraft strike a building before exploding, comparing the impact’s intensity to an earthquake. The collision generated a powerful explosion that illuminated the evening sky.

Surveillance footage from Jim Quinn’s doorbell camera captured the aircraft’s final moments, showing a white streak plummeting before exploding near Roosevelt Mall. Quinn recounted hearing an intense roar before witnessing a massive plume rise from the crash site.

Mikey, an employee at a nearby gas station, detailed how the impact created a massive fireball that ascended skyward, causing the gas station to shake violently. He described discovering aircraft debris scattered across the area, including what appeared to be human remains.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro praised the community’s response during a subsequent press conference, highlighting the collaborative effort among residents. The emergency response mobilized significant resources, including 45 state troopers, 25 PennDOT members, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Authority personnel, and Department of Environmental Protection staff.

Federal aviation authorities dispatched eight investigators – four each from the FAA and NTSB – to examine the crash site. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledged full support to Northeast Philadelphia’s recovery efforts.

President Donald Trump addressed the tragedy through his Truth Social platform, acknowledging the loss of life and commending first responders’ swift action. The FAA implemented an immediate ground stop at Northeast Philadelphia Airport following the incident, citing “an aircraft incident” as the cause.

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