A devastating plane crash occurred in Philadelphia on Friday evening, claiming the lives of six people on board, including a child patient and her mother, as well as at least one person on the ground. The Learjet 55, operated by Med Jets on behalf of Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, was on a medical transport trip from Philadelphia to Tijuana, Mexico, with a short stopover in Missouri.¹The plane took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at around 6:07 p.m. local time and crashed just one minute later, sparking a massive fireball and damaging several buildings and vehicles. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with shrapnel damaging cars and sending burning debris into the streets.The victims on board were all Mexican nationals, and the Mexican government has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the crash, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The crash site is extensive, spanning up to six blocks, and officials have warned residents to be cautious and not touch any debris. The investigation is ongoing, and it may take several days or weeks to determine the cause of the crash.
