Philadelphia Plane Crash Kills At Least Seven, Injures Nineteen

A medical transport plane, a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on January 31, 2025, killing all six aboard, including a young Mexican girl and her mother. The plane went down in a busy intersection, causing significant destruction, including charred vehicles and damaged buildings, with at least one person on the ground reported dead and 19 others injured. Drone and doorbell camera footage captured the moment of the crash, which led to an extensive emergency response, including teams from the FBI and NTSB investigating the site for evidence. The plane was on a medical mission, transporting the girl home after receiving life-saving treatment at Shriners Children's Hospital. Local officials, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, urged residents to avoid the crash site as they worked to secure the area and restore power to affected neighborhoods. This incident marks a tragic event in a week that saw multiple aviation disasters across the U.S.