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Posted on 01/31/2025 3:55:30 PM PST by TheSheliak
mergency crews are responding to an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a small plane crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, Philadephia police confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Two people were aboard the plane, according to police. There are other injuries reported on the ground, police added.
Multiple homes are on fire in the area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard following the crash, fire officials said.
It's unclear at this time what led to the crash. The victims' status was also not immediately available.
‘Feelings’ and ‘Sensings’ aren’t based on fact; and often derive from personal prejudices and logical errors in thought.
Hopefully the investigation will get to the facts of the tragedy.
Sometimes crap just happens, no matter how experienced and competent the humans involved are.
Operating Weights
Max T/O Weight: 21000 Lb
Max Landing Weight: 18000 Lb
Operating Weight: 12893 Lb
Empty Weight: 12857 Lb
Fuel Capacity: 6707 lbs Lb
Payload Useful: 8857 Lb
Payload W/Full Fuel: 1400 Lb
Max Payload: 2107 Lb
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Fuel Capacity: 6707 lbs Lb
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The standard density of kerosene is 0.78-0.82 g/ml at 60°F, translating to 6.51-6.84 pounds per gallon. For example, you can expect the weight of a 5-gallon container of kerosene to be in the range of 32.5-34.2 pounds.
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6,707lbs
1,031.8 gallons capacity at 6.5lbs per gal.
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6,707lbs
986.3 gallons capacity at 6.8lbs per gal.
- In service for just over 20 years
- Based in Mexico City
- Licensed/insured in both U.S. and Mexico
- Operated 9 Learjets
- All jets were owned and not leased
- All jets specifically made to transport patients
No doubt about that.
Roger. Pilots MX Nationals.
We had a Swastika, Texas that was changed to Old Glory after WW2. It was considered a good luck charm. The sand that is productive in the local oil field is still called the Swastika.
most definitely was going down fast!!!
Pediatric patient on flight with mother.
Lives in Mexico.
Received medical treatment at a hospital in Philadelphia.
Plane was planning to make a stop in Springfield, Missouri.
where it was due to land at 6:55 p.m.
A second flight plan filed showed it scheduled to take off again at 8:10 p.m. en-route to Tijuana, Mexico.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/plane-crash-cottman-roosevelet/
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Makes sense. a Lear 55 could not make it all the way to Tijuana nonstop.
RE: Plane was planning to make a stop in Springfield, Missouri. Where it was due to land at 6:55 p.m.
I would guess she was flown here to be treated at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia). It’s one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country.
bet that CVR will be a joy to listen to.....
Philly mayor sounds like a moron.
Whoever said “small plane” has never stood next to a Learjet.
I agree. I live in South Jersey, and I use HUP all the time.
I remember taking one of my children to CHOP as an outpatient once. I loved the physician who saw her. That was so many years ago, but I remember it well.
My social group has volunteered at Howie’s House in Philadelphia two times. It’s a place where families stay while patients (children or adults) have an organ transplant. $25 a day with meals provided.
I am wondering if
the child had an organ transplant. Last year I talked to a mom at Howie’s House. Her 15 year old daughter was having a heart transplant at CHOP.
Yep. She can't even spell Eagles. In case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqg6iVhqVuY
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