A medical ambulance aircraft that a young girl transported who had just received a life -saving treatment, collapsed in a street on Friday evening near the Roosevelt shopping center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the Global Ambulance Flight Company operating the plane, said the LearJet 55 crashed during the departure of the Noordoost -Philadelphia airport at around 6.30 p.m.
The company said there were four crew members and two passengers on the plane at that time – a pilot, Copilot, doctor, paramedic, pediatric patient and her mother. They were all Mexican nationals.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the number of crew members and passengers.
Spokesperson for the Air Ambulance Shai Gold told Fox News Digital that the patient was a Mexican national who was in the US for life -saving medical treatment. At the end of the treatment she was released to go home.
The plane was planned to fly from Philadelphia to Tijuana International Airport, with one technical stop in Springfield, Missouri for Fuel, according to Gold.
The FAA confirmed that the plane was on its way to Missouri at the time of the crash.
The company could not confirm the identities or ages of someone on board until family was informed, but said it is unlikely that there are survivors.
“The plane was loaded with aircraft fuel that is very flammable,” Gold said. “There are no indications that someone survived, and because of the rubble field I would be pleasantly surprised to learn differently.”
Air Ambulance is a Mexican-registered company that, according to Gold, has a permit in Mexico and Florida. The aircraft had a permit, insured and accredited, he said.
“(There was) a very experienced pilot (and a) very experienced co-pilot,” Gold said. “They know the job, and they often do it. We fly 600 to 700 missions a year. We are very busy, very active and we keep first -class staff.”
The same service helped Boston Red SOX star and MLB Hall of Famer to transport David Ortiz In 2019 after he was shot at a bar in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz, who was seriously injured, survived an emergency operation.
The plane that went down was based on the headquarters of the company in Mexico and Toluca International Airport, Gold confirmed.
A senior Filadelphia Fire officer tells Fox News the fires that have been fueled by the crash are “now under control”.
The official said that when the plane went down, the aircraft fuel squirted, near the terraced houses in the area. The houses then went up in flames. The fire brigade officer tells Fox News six houses and six cars that are set on fire.
President Donald Trump took the truth socially to respond to the tragedy.
“So sad to see the plane fall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lost more innocent souls. Our people are completely engaged,” Trump wrote. “First responds already get the honor of doing a great job. More to follow. God bless you all.”
Vice -President JD Vance later went to X and called the situation ‘very sad’.
“May God bless the victims and their families,” Vance wrote.
The US Department of Transport Secretary Sean Duffy placed on X that he informed Trump and other officials at the disaster.
“Just informed the president and @Governorshapiro From FAA HQ. I offered the full support of the @Usdot To the governor and local officials, “Duffy wrote.” Researchers are on site. “
Mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker during a press conference said on Friday evening that she could not confirm the number of fatalities and asked for prayers.
“We know there will be a loss in this region,” said Parker.
Response teams respond to a plane crash in the northeast of Philadelphia. (X /@Keeleyfox29)
Earlier she advised the local population to touch nothing and call 911 when they come across debris.
A medical oxygen tank that attracted the name of the transport company was seen on the ground outside a McDonald’s near the scene of the crash. A police commander told Steve Keeley from Fox 29 that there were ‘pieces’ everywhere.
Response teams respond to a plane crash in the northeast of Philadelphia. (X / @Lika_4649)
The city of Philadelphia posted on X and called the incident ‘major’.
“Big incident near Cottman and Bustleton Avenues in Noordoost -Philadelphia opposite Roosevelt Mall,” said De Post. “Roads closed in the area including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard. Avoid area.”
City officials confirmed that 45 state strips on the ground are helping.
A video shows the Flat shines loudly In the distance, with an eruption of the light that covers the area.
Josh Shapiro government placed on X and noted that he was in communication with the mayor, police and fire brigade.
“We offer all Commonwealth sources while they respond to the small private airplane crash in northeastern Philly,” Shapiro wrote. “We continue to provide updates as more information is available.”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) leads the research and the FAA will help.
An NTSB researcher arrived on scene on Friday evening and extra team members will arrive on Saturday, the desk wrote in a post on X.
The Alcohol, Tobacco Office, firearms and explosives Philadelphia said it was also on the spot.
Smoke is rising while care providers on the site of a plane crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, January 31, 2025. (Rachel Wisniewski/Reuters)
The Philadelphia Eagles, who will be confronted in Super Bowl on 9 February on 9 February on 9 February, posted X at the end of Friday by expanding their condolences.
“The Eagles organization was deeply sad to learn earlier this evening from the tragic loss of life as a result of the plane crash in the northeast of Philadelphia,” the organization wrote. “We extend our participation in the victims and loved ones they leave behind. We are grateful to the first response for their heroic actions on the spot.”
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The crash comes only a few days after a passenger plane collided in the American Airlines with an army Black Hawk -Helicopter nearby Reagan National Airportkilling 67 people.
This is a developing story. Come back for updates.
Jackson Thompson from Fox News Digital has contributed to this story.
