A medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, killing seven people and injuring at least 22 others. The Learjet, en route to Missouri, crashed into a residential area, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.
Days after a medical transport plane crash ed in Northeast Philadelphia , devastating scenes remain. The crash claimed the lives of seven people, including a pediatric patient, and injured at least 22 others. The incident, which erupted into a fireball and engulfed a neighborhood in smoke and flames, is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.The Learjet, en route to Missouri, crashed along Cottman Avenue near Bustleton Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday.
Six individuals onboard perished, among them a pediatric patient, her mother, and four crew members. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance identified the deceased as Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, patient Valentina Guzman Murillo, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna. On Sunday, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a seventh victim, an individual in a vehicle near the crash site. Their identity has yet to be released.Mayor Parker also revealed on Sunday that the number of injured victims had risen to 22, with five still hospitalized, three in critical condition. The crash site spans four to six blocks, with debris scattered throughout the neighborhood. Large holes mark the street and sidewalk where the plane parts impacted. Several homes and businesses sustained damage, with some businesses remaining closed. Officials stated that charred vehicles will soon be removed from the road. No Philadelphia public schools will be closed on Monday, and Mayor Parker doesn't anticipate any charter schools closing either. However, any students affected by the crash may be excused.A perimeter remains in effect around the crash site, but Philadelphia police anticipate opening the outer lanes of Cottman Avenue by Monday's rush hour. Detours are in place for SEPTA routes, with details posted on SEPTA.org. City officials urge residents to plan ahead until at least Wednesday if they typically travel through the affected area.The NTSB is diligently collecting debris as they continue their investigation into the cause of the crash, which they have classified as an 'accident.' Preliminary investigations indicate the flight climbed to approximately 1,500 feet, made a slight right turn, followed by a left turn, before entering a steep descent and crashing with a high impact. The pilot did not communicate with air traffic control, who unsuccessfully attempted to contact the plane. Two engines have been recovered, but the plane's black box, which could provide crucial information leading up to the crash, remains undiscovered. Residents are being asked to report any debris they find in the area.Mayor Parker announced that the city will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The location has yet to be disclosed. Officials from the Office of Emergency Management plan to assess the full extent of the neighborhood's damage once the site is cleared. Repairs to lights, traffic signals, and roads will be part of the 'long-term recovery' to restore a 'sense of normal' to the neighborhood.The cause of the crash remains unknown. Officials continue to gather debris and investigate. The full extent of the damage caused by the crash is also unclear. Information regarding the number of homes, cars, and businesses impacted is available. However, details about the number of people displaced or evacuated from their homes have yet to be released.The deadly crash has deeply shaken the entire city of Philadelphia, leaving residents shocked as their neighborhood was irrevocably changed. Lena, a local resident, remained huddled in her home after hearing the terrifying boom that resonated through the streets. 'The sound I heard last night was terrible,' she said. 'In my life, I never heard this kind of sound. My ears are still buzzing. I was driving five minutes before. I could’ve been here if I had been driving.' Angelique shared her concern, 'Just imagine she got off late yesterday? If she hadn’t got off late yesterday, she could’ve been in this,' referring to her niece who commutes along that route daily. Several videos captured the chilling sound of the crash as it transformed into a fiery ball that plummeted from the sky onto nearby homes. FOX 29 spoke to a woman now grappling with the question of where she and her family will live after their home was destroyed. 'Smoke was everywhere, and I just remember screaming and running out and seeing Cottman Avenue engulfed in flames,' Alexis Lloyd said. 'I saw the house on the TV and I just started going, ‘That’s the house, that’s my house’ and my granddaughter did the same thing, and we just started hugging and crying,' said Vanessa Temple, Lloyd’s mother
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