A medical ambulance aircraft transporting a pediatric affected person crashed on a avenue close to the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday night time.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the corporate working the aircraft, stated it is Learjet 55 crashed whereas departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport round 6:30 p.m.
The corporate stated there have been 4 crew members and two passengers – a pediatric affected person and an escort – on the aircraft on the time.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed there have been six folks on the aircraft. The company stated the aircraft was heading to Springfield-Branson Nationwide Airport in Missouri.
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“Our instant concern is for the affected person’s household, our personnel, their households and different victims which will have been damage on the bottom,” Jet Rescue Air Ambulance stated in an announcement.Â
The corporate stated no names shall be launched till members of the family have been notified.
A senior Philadelphia hearth official tells Fox Information the fires that have been sparked by the crash are “now below management.”
The official stated when the aircraft went down, it sprayed jet gas, soaking close by row properties. The properties then went up in flames. The hearth official tells Fox Information six homes and 6 automobiles caught on hearth.
President Donald Trump took to Fact Social to react to the tragedy.
“So unhappy to see the aircraft go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Extra harmless souls misplaced. Our persons are completely engaged,” Trump wrote. “First Responders are already being given credit score for doing a fantastic job. Extra to comply with. God Bless you all.”
U.S. Division of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted on X that he had briefed Trump and different officers on the catastrophe.
“Simply briefed the President and @GovernorShapiro from FAA HQ. I supplied the total help of the @USDOT to the Governor and native officers,” Duffy wrote. “Investigators are on website.”
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker held a press convention Friday night time. She stated she was unable to verify the variety of fatalities. She requested for prayers.
Rescue crews reply to a aircraft crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X /@KeeleyFox29)
“Don’t contact something,” Parker stated. She stated if anybody close to the scene comes throughout particles, name 911.
A medical oxygen tank was seen on the bottom exterior a McDonald’s close to the scene of the crash. A police commander informed FOX 29’s Steve Keeley that there are “items in every single place.”Â
Rescue crews reply to a aircraft crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X / @lika_4649)
The Metropolis of Philadelphia posted on X, calling the incident “main.”
“Main incident close to Cottman and Bustleton Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia throughout from Roosevelt Mall,” in response to the publish. “Roads closed in space together with elements of Roosevelt Boulevard. Keep away from space.”
A video reveals the aircraft loudly crashing within the distance, with a burst of sunshine overlaying the realm.
Gov. Josh Shapiro posted on X, noting he has spoken with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, and is in communication with the police and hearth departments.
“We’re providing all Commonwealth sources as they reply to the small personal aircraft crash in Northeast Philly,” Shapiro wrote. “We’ll proceed to supply updates as extra info is obtainable.”
The Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) is main the investigation and the FAA will help. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Philadelphia stated it was additionally on website investigating.
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The crash comes simply days after an American Airways passenger aircraft collided midair with an Military Black Hawk Helicopter close to Reagan Nationwide Airport, killing 67 folks.
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