Crash in Philadelphia: Plane transported patients

WAZ Crash in Philadelphia: Plane transported patients Stefan Meinhardt • 43 million • 2 minutes reading time Two days after the plane crash in Washington with more than 60 deaths, a small plane crashed in the USA. The FAA announced that "Learjet 55" crashed in northeast Philadelphia at around 6:30 p.m. (local time). It is a small plane used to transport medical patients. There were six people on board, the authority said. In an initial report, the FAA had spoken of two people. The company operating the medical jet announced that four crew members were on board - and a minor with an accompanying patient. "At this point in time, we cannot confirm that there are any survivors," the written statement said. Medical transport plane crashed in busy area According to consistent media reports, the plane took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport shortly before the crash. The planned destination was Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. The plane crashed into a busy area between a shopping center and a residential area. Eyewitnesses report that the plane grazed nearby buildings. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire in residential buildings. According to reports, several people are injured. Video footage showing the crash shows a large explosion. Several fires are burning on the ground around the crash site. It is believed that these are cars that caught fire after the explosion. Several fires are burning on the ground around the accident site. The governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, confirmed on Twitter/X that a "small private plane" had crashed. An eyewitness told ABC6: "It was like a movie." Others said it was like an "earthquake" or the impact of a bomb. Mayor Cherelle Parker appeared before the press in the evening, visibly shaken. In an initial statement, she asked for prayers. There is no information yet on the number of victims. Citizens should stay away from the scene, said Parker.