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.
A small jet out of control (with a possible full load of fuel)?
Yeah, it looked like CNN coverage of a missile strike during the first Gulf war.
Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
🚨 #BREAKING UPDATE: The plane which crashed in Philadelphia appears to be a Learjet 55 Air Ambulance from Mexico
It seems to have crashed shortly after take off from Philly’s Executive Airport (PNE)
If true what the hell, a mexico air ambulance??
We are under attack!
Based on several tweets it was a Learjet 55. Not a piper cub…but a small jet.
Bad things are supposed to happen in threes but isn’t this #4?
Evidently it had just taken off, so it was moving very fast. And it would have been full of jet fuel.
But...from Mexico? In the Philly area??
Well they did say people will DIE if DEI is ended.
AND-—THE ENVIROS WANT US TO FLY ELECTRIC PLANES-—
NOT ONLY NO-—HELL NO.
Had two pilots, two doctors, 1 patient, and someone else on board..my question is, why would a air ambulance from Mexico be here?
Almost like there was a bomb on board.
Must have hit just past the mall as they are moving the commend post to said mall.
https://www.airambulanceworldwide.com/how-does-a-medical-flight-from-mexico-work/
How does a Medical Flight from Mexico Work?
Medical flights from Mexico to the US, Canada or Europe are more common than people realize – even though no one wants to need one! When you or a loved one become injured or ill in Mexico, many people (and their medical insurance) want them to be treated back in their home country. In instances where they are not capable of flying commercially, private medical evacuation flights come in.
Did a drone hit it?
It exploded in the air before the debris hit the mall and other buildings plus they’re saying a gas line is on fire. Looked like it was taken out by something in the air. The debris field is huge they’re saying.
Right between Korean Hot Pot and Asad’s Hot Chicken. Yeah, too soon.
Prayers for those in the plane and on the ground. And more homes lost.
Yup. Looking at FlightAware it looks to be a medical flight MTS56 going to Springfield, MO. Learjet 55
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