Black Box Found in Philadelphia Learjet Crash, 22 Injured

A medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night resulted in the deaths of seven people, including six on the plane and one on the ground, with 22 others injured. The Learjet 55, operated by Jet Rescue Air, crashed shortly after takeoff while carrying 11-year-old Valentina Guzman Murillo and her mother, who were returning home after receiving medical treatment in the U.S. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) successfully recovered the cockpit voice recorder, or 'black box', from the crash site, which will provide crucial data for investigating the cause of the accident. Audio from air traffic control indicated communication issues during takeoff, and there are concerns that more victims may still be unaccounted for. Philadelphia officials confirmed that five of the injured remain hospitalized, three of whom are in critical condition. The crash resulted in significant damage to the surrounding area, with at least 11 homes affected and an ongoing investigation into the incident.