On Saturday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that all six people aboard were killed in the crash and at least 19 people on the ground were injured. Philadelphia mayor confirms 7 dead, including one on the ground, in medical transport jet crash. Meanwhile, Gov. The crash happened just 30 seconds after taking off and reaching 1, feet, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, with the plane crashing in a fiery cloud that set several homes in the area aflame.
Flight data showed a small jet taking off from the airport at p. A photo posted on the social platform X by the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management showed a thick cloud of smoke in the sky near the Roosevelt Mall, where first responders were blocking traffic and onlookers crowded onto a street corner.
There were two people on board. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates. In a time of profound tragedy, I was inspired to witness hundreds of our first responders sprinting towards danger to ensure the safety of our neighborhood.
Northeast Philadelphia stands united in prayer for the families of the victims, and in gratitude for the brave firefighters and police officers who keep us safe. An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided in midair Wednesday night in Washington, D.
There were no survivors in that crash. NTSB said Saturday evening that officials are investigating to figure out what went wrong and how to prevent it. The area of the incident is an ongoing investigation site and residents are advised to avoid it for the next few weeks, if possible. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
