Timber wood 1 month ago18:06 Charlie Bradley
Could be ‘days’ before total death toll knownPhiladelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel says it could be days before a total death toll is confirmed.
He said: “It will likely be days or more until we are able to definitively answer the question about the number of folks who perished in this tragedy.”
1 month ago16:47 Charlie Bradley
Mayor Parker giving a press conference on SaturdayMayor Parker addressing reporters and the world as she gave her latest update.
Mayor Parker (Image: sky news)
1 month ago16:44 Charlie Bradley
Mayor says there may be evidence on ‘people’s cars’Mayor Parker said anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash may have evidence on their cars.
She urged people to not touch their vehicles if this is the case.
1 month ago16:41 Charlie Bradley
‘Stay away from the crash site’Mayor Parker has urged people to stay away from the crash site as it is still an active scene.
1 month ago15:56 Charlie Bradley
Philadelphia man who helped injured children tells his storyThe man spoke to American broadcasters, recalling how he helped children who had been injured.
u201cI donu2019t record. I helpu201d
Philly man describes how he helped some of the injured on the ground after last nights medical transport plane crash in NE Philadelphia . All 6 onboard killed. No word on yet on how many injuries or fatalities on the ground. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/WLMbMquHi4
u2014 Chris O’Connell (@CoconnellFox29) February 1, 2025 1 month ago15:55 Charlie Bradley
Philadelphia mayor issues statementThe mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle L Parker, has said:
“Our prayers are with the families, friends, neighbors and all of those impacted by the tragic crash.
“We are unified in our approach – a One Philly philosophy with all hands-on deck. I am so grateful for the rapid response by our Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments, our Office of Emergency Management and Philadelphia Gas Works with federal, state, and local first responders who swarmed the scene in collaboration with all first responders on the ground.
“This is a tragedy in our city – people have lost their lives and many injured in this horrific crash and the damage is significant.”
1 month ago15:10 Charlie Bradley
Trump says US is ‘engaged’ on crashPresident Donald Trump said in a statement: “So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged. First Responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all.”
Trump (Image: Getty)
1 month ago14:08 Eleanor Burleigh
Pilot’s last words revealed before fatal crashThe final words of the pilot who died with five other passengers after a medical jet crashed into a residential part of Philadelphia on Friday were caught on air traffic control audio.
The recorded conversation between the pilot and a local radio tower has offered an insight into the moments right before the tragic plane crash.
In the clip, the local air controller is heard establishing contact with the pilot, telling him to the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility.
The pilot quickly reponds, saying something inaudiable at first before ending with: “Thank you. Good day”. The control tower then tries to re-establish contact but is met with several second of silence.
1 month ago13:07 Eleanor Burleigh
Photos capture scene of panic after plane crashNew pictures show chaotic scenes in northeast Pennsylvania in the early hours of Saturday morning as emergency services continue to block off roads around the crash site.
The air ambulance crashed into a residential area of the US state just after 6pm on Friday, killing six people on board and causing an explosion that led to at least six houses house fires.
Audio of flight traffic controllers trying to communicate with the jet after take off includes the harrowing words: “We have a lost aircraft, we’re not entirely sure what happened and are trying to figure it out for now.”
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1 month ago11:16 Eleanor Burleigh
What do we know about the crash victims?A medical jet carrying a young girl and her mother as well as four others crashed into a residential part of northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, causing a massive explosion that sparked multiple fires in the area.
While the identities of those involved in the crash have not been released, officials have shared the reasons why the six victims, who all lost their lives, were travelling on the aircraft.
The plane was travelling from Northeast Philadelphia airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, from where it would have gone onto its final destination of Tijuana in Mexico.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the company operating the plane, told NBC10 that the six people on board included a young girl, her mother, a pilot, co-pilot, doctor and parademic.
A spokesperson added that the child onboard had been treated for a life-threatening condition at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia.
“All I can say is, the patient was sponsored by a third-partner charity to undergo life-saving treatment in the US,” they added.
“She did her course of care. She was going home. She fought quite a lot to survive, and unfortunately, this tragedy on the way home.”
1 month ago10:37 Eleanor Burleigh
Dashcam footage shows fireball erupting in skies above traffic jamDashcam footage has captured the moment stunned drivers saw the medical jet slam into a residential neighbourhood in Philadelphia on Friday night, killing six passengers.
1 month ago09:25 Eleanor Burleigh
Ring doorbell footage shows local shock at huge explosionVideo footage captured on a Ring doorbell shows a man stepping outside a front door in the Philadelphia neighbourhood just seconds before the medical jet crashed into a populated part of the city on Friday evening.
The video shows a blast of white light as the plane hits the ground, before capturing the sound of an explosion and screams as flames begin to leap up behind a neighbouring row of houses.
Ring doorbell camera video of the Plane crash in Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall at Cottman and the Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia. The crash ignited a massive explosion, setting several homes on fire.
That plane appears to be on fire ud83dudd25 before impact! pic.twitter.com/Ig4EWoLRMZ
u2014 Fredrick Van Hook (@F_VANHOOK) February 1, 2025 1 month ago08:43 Eleanor Burleigh
Final instructions to aircraft before crash emergeJust after 6pm, audio captured by LiveATC recorded an air traffic controller telling the doomed jet to turn right when taking off.
Addressing “Medevac Medservice 056”, the controller then repeated the request around 30 seconds later, asking: “You on frequency?”
The Learjet 55 disappeared from radar after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at 6:06pm and climping to an altitude of 1,600 feet (487 metres).
1 month ago08:37 Eleanor Burleigh
Poor weather conditions reported above city before crashWeather conditions were reported to be poor before the medical jet crashed into a busy residential area just 30 seconds after take off on Friday.
AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter told ABC News: “Unlike the midair collision in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night where adverse weather conditions were not present, inclement weather will likely be a key factor in the investigation into this small plane crash in Philadelphia.
“Light rain and fog were reported in northeast Philadelphia at the time of the crash. Visibility at the surface was 5-7 miles. The base layer of clouds was 400-600 feet above the ground. Winds from the southwest at 10 mph were reported in the area at the time of the crash.”
Poor weather conditions this evening at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) during the Learjet crash. The ceiling was only 600 feet. Rain was nearby. The jet crashed crashed three miles from the runway, in a densely populated area of northeast Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall. pic.twitter.com/2Laq4WszV2
u2014 Tyler Jankoski NBC5 ud83dudcfa (@TylerJankoski) February 1, 2025 1 month ago08:34 Eleanor Burleigh
Officials warn of major road closures in PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management has warned of “major road closures” in the city as an investigation into the crash that clamed six lives on Friday continues.
Major road closures due to the aircraft response and investigation: Cottman Ave closed between Bustleton and Brous Aves. Roosevelt Boulevard outer lanes from Rhawn St to Tyson Ave. Saint Vincent St closed between Bustleton Ave and Castor Ave (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ZdVxOVixdo
u2014 Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) February 1, 2025 1 month ago08:26 Eleanor Burleigh
High school opens shelter for those affected by plane crashSamuel Fels High School in Philadelphia has opened a shelter for anyone affected by the crash of a medical transport jet into a populated neighbourhood on Friday night.
Shelters for the American Red Cross and the city’s Office of Emergency Management are common practice during tragedies and emergency situations. Local people wanting to help have been urged to drop donations including water bottles, food and clothing at the high school.
1 month ago08:19 Eleanor Burleigh
Witnesses ‘could smell the jet fuel’ from two blocks awayWitnesses to the crash that claimed six lives on Friday said buildings shook “like something from a movie” in surrounding parts of northeast Philadelphia.
A gas station worker told NBC10 that he heard a loud bang, then saw a large fire erupt two blocks away.
“People kept trying to walk towards the smoke, there was black smoke,” he said. “You could smell the jet fuel.”
Another man said he saw “a person running on fire” shortly after the explosion. The witness had been inside the Bath and Bodyworks store at the Roosevelt Mall when the crash happened.
“Out of nowhere, everything just shook. I thought the buildings fell or something,” he said. After that, there was a “huge explosion”, “and then I see a person running on fire,” he added. “I can’t get that out of my head.”
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1 month ago07:13 Eleanor Burleigh
Air ambulance firm ‘terribly shocked’ by tragedyShai Gold, who works on corporate strategy with Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, has said the company is “terribly shocked” after a medical jet carrying a young paediatric patient and her mother crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood, killing all six people on board.
Describing the crash as a “tragic turn of events”, he told CNN: “This was a very seasoned crew. We are a leading air ambulance company, we fly 600 to 700 times a year. We really don’t know what happened.”
The Mexic-based company provides air ambulance services around the world.
1 month ago05:27 Phoebe Tonks
Philadelphia Eagles send message of condolence to victimsAhead of next week’s Super Bowl game, the Philadelphia Eagles have broken their silence over the tragedy which has rocked their beloved city on Friday evening.
“The Eagles organisation was heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of life earlier this evening as a result of the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia,” the team said in a statement.
“We extend our condolences to the victims and loved ones they leave behind. We are grateful to the first responders for their heroic actions at the scene.”
1 month ago05:21 Phoebe Tonks
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance statement in fullJet Rescue Air Ambulance, the company in charge of the plane that crashed, confirmed that six people were on board the plane but they did not confirm that any survived.
“Today at approximately 19:25 EST, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance experienced a crash. The aircraft XA-UCI, Learjet 55, crashed after takeoff from Philadelphia. There were four (4) crew members and one (2) passengers (paediatric patient and escort) on board. No further information is available at this time. At this time, we cannot confirm any survivors. No names are being released at this time until family members have been notified. Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, their families, and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground,” Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said in a statement posted to LinkedIn.
Initially, the FAA had reported that only two people on board, however this was later corrected to six.
1 month ago05:16 Phoebe Tonks
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Parker praise Philly’s response to disasterPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro responded to the scene and spoke alongside Mayor Parker during a press briefing, as he urged the public to avoid the area.
“What you’re seeing here is a unified response to an awful aviation disaster. For as awful as that aviation disaster was… Tonight we also saw the best of Philly. We saw neighbour helping neighbour. We saw Pennsylvanians looking out for one another.”
During the briefing, Mayor Parker also urged anyone who may be in the area not to touch any debris they see from the crash, and instead asked that any debris discoveries be called in to 9-1-1.
1 month ago05:14 Phoebe Tonks
Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia send message of condolence to crash victimsShriner’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, the medical facility that had been treating the young victim of the crash for a life threatening condition prior to today’s tragedy, confirmed that they had treated the patient and that she was heading back to her home country when the tragedy struck. “Our heats go out to the families of the medical crew and pilots who were also lost in this tragic event – as well as all of the people who were affected on the ground – and we’re thankful to the first responders for their quick action,” the hospital said in a statement.
1 month ago05:10 Phoebe Tonks
Man lucky to be alive after shrapnel struck him through diner windowA man who had been enjoying a quiet meal at a local diner, is one of several victims to be injured during the crash, after a piece of debris smashed through the window of the eatery and struck him in the head.
No further details have yet been given about his condition, but local news outlets including Fox 29 have revealed a glimpse of the Diner window, which has since been boarded shut following the incident.
A piece of shrapnel flew through the window and struck a customer’s head (Image: @KeeleyFox29 / X)
1 month ago05:04 Phoebe Tonks
Medical equipment strewn across streets in aftermath of crashFriday’s devastating crash saw multiple pieces of medical equipment scattered across a McDonald’s car park in the aftermath of the fiery collision that claimed six lives and injured six more.
“There’s pieces everywhere,” remarked a police commander while officers worked to clear the debris near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. Debris from the crash, including a medical oxygen tank, was discovered at least a quarter mile from where the plane went down.
Sharing images from the scene, a Fox News anchor showed a glimpse of some of the debris following the crash.
u201cThereu2019s pieces everywhere.u201d One police commander just told me officers clear out the parking of McDonaldu2019s. Medical oxygen tank from the jet @PhillyPolice tell me outside the McDonaldu2019s at Cottman Ave & Roosevelt Blvd quarter mile at least from where I was earlier nearu2026 pic.twitter.com/5KKBZAQq2F
u2014 Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) February 1, 2025 1 month ago04:58 Phoebe Tonks
Donald Trump slammed for ‘fake empathy’ postUS President Donald Trump has expressed his condolences following the tragic Philadelphia plane crash which has claimed the lives of six people, and injured several more.
Posting on Truth Social, he shared: “So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged. First Responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all.”
However, despite the message of sympathy, his critics have accused the President of being less than sincere, with several users insisting the message is “far too kind” to be from him, and instead suggested it had been written by a staffer.
One X user said: “This could be something 100% they aren’t letting Trump tweet/social as much, you can always tell when it is a Trump message vs a staffer message. This message actually shows empathy and care def not from him.”
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1 month ago04:32 Phoebe Tonks
Bone chilling five word warning from Air Traffic Control revealed before Philadelphia plane crashThe chilling last moments of the doomed flight in a Philadelphia suburb were captured in audio as Air Traffic Control desperately attempted to reach the Learjet 55 before it crashed on Friday evening.
Ahead of the accident, an ATC controller had tried in vain to get in contact with the aircraft but was only met with silence. In a moment of harrowing realisation, they then broadcasted: “We have a lost aircraft,” and declared that all other flights would be halted until the whereabouts of the jet was determined.
Six passengers were on board the flight destined for Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, which included a young girl from Mexico who had received life saving medical treatment in the United States and was on her way home.
But shortly after take off, the plane vanished from radar after climbing to around 1600ft, just moments before plummeting back to earth in a residential area of NorthEastern Philly.
The FAA and NTSB are among authorities currently probing the accident as rescue teams work tirelessly at the scene to assist bystanders who were also injured in the crash, which saw the plane tear into three apartments near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia at around 6 p.m local time.
The accident resulted in a horrific explosion and multiple fires in the residential area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. Philadelphia’s emergency management office said that roads are closed in the area.
1 month ago04:27 Phoebe Tonks
Eyewitnesses recall horrific scenes after crashWitnesses at the scene of the latest devastating air tragedy to rock America have described the horror of the situation, with “body parts everywhere”.
The crash occurred just after 6 p.m. on Friday night, a mere 30 seconds after the plane had taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to recordings from Air Traffic Control.
The crash site is less than 3 miles from the airport, which primarily serves business jets and charter flights. Philadelphia’s emergency management office said there was a “major incident” at the location of the crash site and that roads are closed in the area.
1 month ago04:24 Phoebe Tonks
Six people injured including 11 year old boyIn addition to the six fatalities, a further six people have so far been injured following a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, as confirmed by a source to NBC10. None of the injured were passengers on the plane.
All six victims were transported to Temple University Hospital’s Jeanes Campus. Three of them have been treated and discharged, while the remaining three are still in the hospital.
The injured include an 11-year-old boy with head injuries, a 31-year-old man also with head injuries, and a 30-year-old woman with facial injuries.
1 month ago04:18 Phoebe Tonks
Doomed Pennsylvania jet hit gas pipeline before crashing into three homesA horrific plane crash occurred this evening near Franklin Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as Secretary Sean Duffy of the Department of Transportation detailed the devastating event: “A Learjet 55 with two people on board crashed after departing Northeast Philadelphia Airport in Pennsylvania at 18:30, according to the US FAA.”
He confirmed the jet hit a gas pipeline following an oversight of a runway, leading to an explosion and fires ravaging three buildings, the gas line, and potentially damaging surrounding vehicles. The tragic incident unfolded close to Roosevelt Mall, consequently prompting authorities to vacate a nearby car park.
Expressing his commitment to offer support, Govenor Josh Shapiro announced his intention to muster “Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.”
Further details emerged as flight data revealed the ill-fated jet took off at approximately 6:06 pm, before vanishing from radar screens just half a minute later, having reached an altitude of 1,600 feet (487 meters)
Casualties reported as small plane crashes in residential area near Philadelphia (Image: Getty)
1 month ago04:18 Phoebe Tonks
Air traffic controller audio emergesCNN has obtained audio between the air traffic controller and the plane after the collision, in which the controller asks: “Medevac med service, northeast tower. Medevac med service, northeast tower. Are you on frequency?”
After a period of silence, the controller is then heard saying: “We have a lost aircraft.”
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency are advising locals to stay away from the area.
1 month ago04:16 Phoebe Tonks
Little girl and her mother among the six people killedAll six people on board the doomed flight have sadly died, a Jet Rescue spokesperson has confirmed. The child had been treated in Philadelphia for a life-threatening condition and was being transported home to Mexico, according to Shai Gold, when the tragedy struck.
The flight’s final destination was Tijuana, Mexico, after a stop in Missouri.
The patient, her mother and four crew members sadly perished in the incident, with Mr.Gold reiterating how “shocking and surprising” the accident was.
Equipped with a seasoned crew who have undergone rigorous training, accidents like this are incredibly rare, with Mr.Gold adding: “When an incident like this happens, it’s shocking and surprising, All of the aircraft are maintained, not a penny is spared because we know our mission is so critical.”
1 month ago04:10 Phoebe Tonks
People urged stay away from the area near Roosevelt MallA continuous stream of police vehicles and fire trucks remain at the scene, taking over business car parks as they attempt to assess the damage from the devastating plane crash.
At the scene, firefighters are directing people away and have set up a perimeter, stretching a large neighbourhood. Within about an hour, the cry of sirens and shouted orders had faded into relative quiet at the edges of the closed-off area, and darkness settled in as drivers passing by peered out trying to see what was happening.
The plane crashed in a busy intersection near Roosevelt Mall, an outdoor shopping centre in the densely populated neighbourhood of Rhawnhurst. Shortly after the plane crashed, large pieces of debris and shrapnel were seen falling from the sky and hitting cars, while a wall of orange glowed just beyond the intersection as a plume of black smoke quickly rose into the sky and sirens blared.
1 month ago04:08 Phoebe Tonks
Where exactly did the crash happen?The crash happened less than three miles (4.8 km) from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which primarily serves business jets and charter flights. The airport is one of two to serve the city of Philadelphia, with the main International Airport located roughly around 20miles away.
The plane, a Learjet 55, quickly disappeared from radar after taking off from the airport at 6:06 p.m. and climbing to an altitude of 1,600 feet (487 meters). It was en route to Springfield, Missouri, and registered to a company operating as Med Jets, according to the flight tracking website Flight Aware.
1 month ago04:06 Phoebe Tonks
Donald Trump laments ‘more innocent souls lost’President Donald Trump has broken his silence regarding the latest air disaster as he told his social media followers it was “so sad” to see the crash.
“More innocent souls lost,” he said on Truth Social. “Our people are totally engaged.”
In addition, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all “Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.”
1 month ago04:05 Phoebe Tonks
‘We just turned around and saw the big plume’A doorbell camera has captured the exact moment the plane plunged from the sky in a streak of white before exploding as it hit the ground near a shopping mall and major roadway on Friday evening.
“All we heard was a loud roar and didn’t know where it was coming from. We just turned around and saw the big plume,” said Jim Quinn, the owner of the doorbell camera.
Another witness, Michael Schiavone, described sitting at his home in Mayfair, a nearby neighbourhood, when he heard a loud bang and his house shook.
Comparing the impact to a mini earthquake, he later revealed that his home security footage had captured something that looked like a “missile” falling from the sky.
“There was a large explosion, so I thought we were under attack for a second,” he said.
The explosion was compared to a ‘missile strike’ by one resident (Image: )
1 month ago03:53 Phoebe Tonks
No one has survived the Philadelphia crashA medical transport jet carrying a young patient and five others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood shortly after takeoff on Friday evening, before exploding into a fireball that engulfed several homes.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the carrier responsible for the flight, said the patient and another passenger were on board along with four crew members.
“We cannot confirm any survivors,” the company said in a statement. “Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground.”
Mayor Cherelle Parker told a news conference on Friday evening that information on fatalities wasn’t immediately known, but did confirm that several homes and vehicles had been damaged.
“This is still an active scene under investigation,” she said.