A Learjet 55 crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday night, January 31, 2025, near Roosevelt Mall. The FAA reported the crash and stated there were two people on board, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated six people were reportedly on the flight. Surveillance video captured the plane crashing to the ground, and a major incident was reported at Cottman and Bustelton Avenues. Roads were closed in the area, including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard, and authorities urged people to evacuate on foot.
A small plane crash ed shortly after takeoff in Northeast Philadelphia near the Roosevelt Mall Friday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.Surveillance video appeared to show the jet crashing to the ground near near the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue around 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2025.
It was not immediately clear how many people were on the plane. The FAA said there were two people and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said six people were reportedly on board the flight heading for Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.Some federal websites temporarily go dark after order to comply with Trump DEI directive
Air traffic controller radio said the flight was cleared to take off, but then once the plane was in the air controllers were not able to get a response.
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