A small medical aircraft, carrying six individuals, tragically crashed near a shopping centre in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night.
The incident apparently resulted in no survivors; however, it sent a substantial fireball into the atmosphere, engulfing nearby homes and vehicles in flames, according to the authorities.
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The Learjet 55 was in the process of transporting a young female patient from Philadelphia where she had completed her treatment to her home in Mexico, as stated by Shai Gold, a spokesman for Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operates the plane.
Accompanying her was her mother, along with two pilots, a doctor and a paramedic on board.
The patient had received care at Shriners Children’s in Philadelphia, as reported by the hospital’s spokesman, Mel Bower.
All six occupants of the aircraft were confirmed to be Mexican, according to Mexico’s Foreign Ministry.
The burning wreckage from the plane resulted in an apartment building and several vehicles catching fire.
In addition, several blocks within a roughly half-mile radius were cordoned off for safety.
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Residents noted the thick smoke rising from the crash site and described the strong smell of fuel lingering in the air.
Numerous individuals who sustained injuries related to the crash were transported to Temple Health, according to Jennifer Reardon a spokesperson for the hospital.
Three individuals were discharged following treatment; however, three others continued to be hospitalized.
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She did not clarify whether those hospitalized were aboard the plane or situated on the ground.
The aircraft departed from Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was headed to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it encountered disaster this was stated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Cottman and Bustleton Avenues, directly across from the Roosevelt Mall; local authorities reported.
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However, the circumstances surrounding the event are still unclear, although many speculate on the factors involved.
This tragic occurrence has raised concerns among the community, but investigations are ongoing.
