CNN β A twin-engine medevac jet crashed in a neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia Friday night, causing a fiery explosion, according to authorities and video from the scene. A Learjet 55 crashed around p. The plane reached 1, feet shortly after takeoff before plunging, according to data from ADS-B Exchange. The data shows the final speed of descent was 11, feet per minute. Medevac med service, northeast tower. Are you on frequency? A pediatric patient, their escort and four crew members were aboard the flight, said Jet Rescue, the air ambulance company operating the flight.
More information will be released as it becomes available. It also has medical logos on its tail and wingtip. The fire is under control, Philadelphia Fire said in a post on X on Friday night.
Nearby, the Northeast Philadelphia Airport was closed for a brief time following the crash, but is now reopened, the airport told CNN. There were no injuries or damage at the mall, she said.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he has spoken with the Philadelphia mayor and is offering all Commonwealth resources as the emergency response unfolds.
He was headed to the plane crash site on Friday night, Mayor Parker said, adding she has also spoken to Sen. John Fetterman and other federal officials. Investigators are on scene, according to Duffy. The jet, flying from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 64 people , while three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. All are presumed dead.
