A twin-engine medevac jet carrying a child patient and her mother crashed in a neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia Friday night, causing a fiery explosion, according to authorities and video from the scene.
On board was a pediatric patient and her mother, returning home to Mexico after the child had been treated in Philadelphia, said Shai Gold, spokesperson for flight operator Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. Gold told CNN the flight planned to stop for refueling at the Springfield airport before continuing to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico.
Also on board were four crew members, Gold said β a pilot, co-pilot, paramedic and doctor. The plane took off just after 6 p. The data shows the final speed of descent was 11, feet per minute. Medevac med service, northeast tower. Are you on frequency? More information will be released as it becomes available. It also has medical logos on its tail and wingtip. The fire is under control, Philadelphia Fire said in a post on X on Friday night.
Nearby, the Northeast Philadelphia Airport was temporarily closed following the crash, but is now reopened, the airport told CNN. There were no injuries or damage at the mall, she said.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all Commonwealth resources as the emergency response unfolds. John Fetterman also wrote on social media that he was in touch with the Philadelphia mayor and awaiting further information.
