Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed all six people on the plane were killed, one person was killed in a car by the impact of the crash and at least 19 people were hurt.
What to Know
- A medical transport jet carrying a child patient, her mother and four others crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood about 30 seconds after taking off, erupting in a fireball and engulfing several homes in flames.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker confirms all six passengers on board the jet were killed; one person was killed in a vehicle on the ground, and at least 19 others were hurt.
- The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, near the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. Multiple videos obtained by NBC10 show the plane plummeting from the sky, crashing to the ground and a massive explosion shortly after. Multiple homes in the area caught fire.
- According to the FAA, the plane was a Learjet 55 that left Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was headed for Springfield-Branson National Airport and stopping in Missouri before traveling to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico.
- A girl who was returning to Mexico after receiving treatment for a life-threatening illness in the U.S. was among the six people on board the flight. The girl's mother, a pilot, copilot, doctor and paramedic were also on board.
- The FAA said the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.
- A shelter for those impacted by the crash opened at Samuel Fels High School on 5500 Langdon Street in Philadelphia.
Editor's Note (Feb. 1, 2025, 3:03 p.m.): This story is no longer being updated. For the latest from the investigation into the crash from the weekend, click here.
