Medevac jet crashes in Philadelphia neighborhood with 6 people on board: Reactions and updates
A small plane crashed after taking off in Philadelphia on Friday evening. No survivors can be confirmed as officials try to figure out what happened.
A Learjet 55 crashed after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening. This is the second air accident this week after the tragedy in Washington D.C. The crash occurred over a residential area between Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard shortly after 6 p.m.
The jet was carrying a young patient, her mother and four crew memebers: a pilot, co-pilot, paramedic and doctor. The six people on board were Mexican nationals. The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. The FAA and NTSB will investigate.
According to authorities, the plane was on a medical mission. Regarding the six people on board mentioned by the FAA, it is unclear at this time whether they managed to eject or escape. Several people on the ground were injured, police added. Reports indicate that the plane may have collided with multiple buildings and cars in the area. Some media outlets report it is unlikely any of those on board survived. “At this time, we cannot confirm any survivors,” said the air ambulance company.
Mayor Cherelle Parker provides an update on the Philadelphia plane crash.
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 1, 2025
An air ambulance carrying six people crashed near a mall in the northeast part of the city, the company that operates the aircraft said. pic.twitter.com/Jd9KaAnp1d
Reactions and responses to the tragedy
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reported that several houses and vehicles “were impacted.” Six people who were injured on the ground were taken to Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus as reported by CNN. Three of the patients have already been released and three are in fair condition a hospital spokesperson said.
BREAKING: Plane crash near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Several homes are on fire, MASSIVE emergency response in-progress. pic.twitter.com/wl6rVCbX5m
— Hexdline (@HexdlineNews) January 31, 2025
The city’s Fire Department has urged residents to avoid the area of Calvert St. and Saint Vincent St.
JUST IN: New video of the plane crash in Philadelphia. At least 6 people killed pic.twitter.com/zrX3jZcjoO
— BNO News (@BNONews) February 1, 2025
Phildelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker posted on X that the crash happened near Roosvelt Mall. She continued in other posts to offer prayers for the families of those affected by the tragedy.
An aircraft crashed tonight in the vicinity of the Roosevelt Mall on Cottman Avenue. It occurred shortly after 6 p.m. this evening.
— Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (@PhillyMayor) February 1, 2025
We have no reports on the number of fatalities.
“I want to say thank you to our first responders and local, state and federal partners who are working vigorously to make public safety and health a first priority here in our City,” Parker said.
Omg this is the plane crash in #Philadelphia . Right behind my house. I can literally walk here. I heard the sound from my house. This is insane. This is scary. There’s no way we aren’t being attacked. pic.twitter.com/8SYYDhuOva
— Philadelphia Guy (@GuyPhilade35809) January 31, 2025
We will keep you posted as we receive more information about the accident and the victims.
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