Tragic Plane Crash in Philadelphia: Details and Developments.
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Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia Claims Six Lives Philadelphia, PA - January 31, 2025 - A devastating plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon has claimed the lives of all six people aboard a medical jet. The aircraft, a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, went down shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, impacting a residential neighborhood near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. The crash ignited a large explosion and subsequent fire, damaging several homes and vehicles. The plane was carrying a pediatric patient, her escort, and four crew members. Tragically, all six individuals perished in the crash. While initial reports suggest injuries to individuals on the ground, the extent of those injuries remains unclear at this time. "This is a horrific tragedy," stated a visibly shaken resident of the affected neighborhood. "We heard a loud explosion and then saw flames and smoke. It was...