Tragic Jet Crash in Philadelphia: Mother and Child Among Six Dead
Tragedy struck Friday evening as a medical transport plane crashed into several buildings in northeast Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and injuring multiple people on the ground.
The aircraft was carrying a young patient from Mexico, her mother, and four crew members when it went down just moments after takeoff. Flight data shows it was in the air for barely a minute before disaster struck. Videos show the plane plummeting fast, erupting into a massive fireball upon impact. Witnesses described an explosion so powerful it “lit up the whole sky” and shook the ground like an earthquake.
Ground Chaos & Injuries
Shrapnel tore through streets, damaging cars and setting homes ablaze near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. Temple University Hospital confirmed treating six injured people, with three already released. The total number of casualties remains unclear.
Eyewitness Horror
“I saw the plane hit the building and explode,” one witness told local news. “Everyone just started screaming.” Another described the scene as “a massive fireball… I thought we were under attack.”
Investigation Underway
The plane, operated by Med Jets, had just arrived from Florida and was heading to Missouri. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called it “an awful aviation disaster,” urging residents to report debris but not touch anything. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro echoed her concerns, calling for prayers for the victims.
This devastating crash comes just days after a deadly mid-air collision in Washington, D.C., marking one of the worst weeks for aviation tragedies in recent U.S. history.
