A Jet Rescue Air Ambulance carrying a pediatric patient crashes in a residential area of Philadelphia, leaving a trail of devastation and sparking nationwide condolences.
February 1, 2025: Philadelphia: A devastating plane crash occurred in northeast Philadelphia on Friday, involving a Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. The aircraft, a Learjet 55, was en route from Northeast Philadelphia Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it crashed into a residential neighborhood, sparking a massive fire.
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Key Details:
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- The aircraft, registered as XA-UCI, had six people onboard, including two passengers—a pediatric patient and an escort—and four crew members. Official confirmation on casualties is still awaited, but all six are feared dead.
- Eyewitnesses and visuals from a car dashcam and a house doorbell camera captured the tragic moment of the crash. These clips have been widely shared on social media, highlighting the intensity of the incident.
- Emergency Response: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated on social media, “We are offering all resources as emergency services respond to this incident.” The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management labeled it a “major incident” and advised the public to avoid the area.
- Impact Zone: The crash occurred near Roosevelt Mall, a bustling strip mall with retailers and food outlets, leading to immediate road closures and evacuation efforts.
- National Reaction:
- Former US President Donald Trump expressed his sorrow on Truth Social, writing, “More innocent souls lost. First responders are doing a great job. God bless you all.”
- This tragedy follows a deadly mid-air collision earlier this week between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, killing 67—the deadliest US aviation disaster since 2009.
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Philadelphia Plane Crash, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, US Aviation Accidents, Learjet 55 Crash, Emergency Response, Northeast Philadelphia Incident