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Deadly Northeast Philadelphia plane crash – NBC10 Philadelphia
What to Know
- A medical transport jet carrying a child patient, her mother and four others crashed into a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood about 30 seconds after taking off, erupting into a fireball and engulfing several homes in flames.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker confirms all six passengers on board the jet were killed; one person was killed in a car on the ground, and at least 19 others were hurt.
- The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, near the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. Multiple videos obtained by NBC10 show the plane plummeting from the sky, crashing to the ground and a massive explosion shortly after. Multiple homes in the area caught fire.
- According to the FAA, the plane was a Learjet 55 that left Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was headed for Springfield-Branson National Airport and stopping in Missouri before traveling to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico.
- A girl who was returning to Mexico after receiving treatment for a life-threatening illness in the U.S. was among the six people on board the flight. The girl’s mother, a pilot, copilot, doctor and paramedic were also on board. All six on board were from Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
- The FAA said the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.
- A shelter for those impacted by the crash opened at Samuel Fels High School on 5500 Langdon Street in Philadelphia.
- The victims in the crash were identified as Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, patient Valentina Guzman Murillo and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna.
Follow along for live updates on this developing story as the investigation continues.
On August 21, 2021, tragedy struck Northeast Philadelphia as a small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood, claiming multiple lives. The deadly crash sent shockwaves through the community as emergency responders rushed to the scene to assist those affected.NBC10 Philadelphia covered the devastating event, providing updates on the situation and interviewing witnesses who saw the plane go down. The crash left a trail of destruction in its wake, with debris scattered across the neighborhood and firefighters working to extinguish the flames.
As the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. Stay tuned to NBC10 Philadelphia for the latest updates on this tragic incident.
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After Donald Trump Blamed The DC Plane Crash On DEI, Stephen Colbert Spotted 1 Recurring Trend With His Responses To All Sorts Of Issues Affecting Americans
Generate Key TakeawaysStephen Colbert on Thursday ripped Donald Trump’s attempts to blame the deadly airplane crash in Washington, D.C., on diversity hiring at the Federal Aviation Administration.
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“This morning, as 67 families were waiting in unapproachable grief desperate to find out what happened to their loved ones, the president of the United States took that moment of their tragedy, the tragedy for these people who I’m confident are not concerned with politics right now, to, without any evidence whatsoever, blame DEI and Democrats for the deadly plane crash,” said Colbert.
The Late Show host aired a clip of Trump being asked at the press briefing, “I’m trying to figure out how you can come to the conclusion right now that diversity had something to do with this crash?”
Trump replied, “Because I have common sense, OK.”
Colbert commented: “No, not OK.”
He then added: “No common sense and no common decency.”
Trump “blames everything on DEI, it’s his only game,” Colbert added. “The horrific fire sweeping through Los Angeles, DEI in the fire department. Violence in America, DEI in the police departments. Grocery prices, DEI chickens.”
Watch from the 2:30 point here.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
After Donald Trump Blamed The DC Plane Crash On DEI, Stephen Colbert Spotted 1 Recurring Trend With His Responses To All Sorts Of Issues Affecting AmericansIn the wake of the tragic DC plane crash, former President Donald Trump made headlines by placing the blame squarely on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. His controversial statement sparked outrage and disbelief among many, with critics accusing him of politicizing a tragic event.
However, amidst the chaos and confusion, late-night host Stephen Colbert noticed a recurring trend in Trump’s responses to various issues affecting Americans. Whether it’s the economy, healthcare, immigration, or climate change, Trump consistently deflects blame onto others, often resorting to divisive rhetoric and scapegoating.
Colbert pointed out that instead of taking responsibility and offering real solutions, Trump’s default response is to shift the focus away from himself and onto others. This pattern of behavior, according to Colbert, not only undermines the seriousness of the issues at hand but also perpetuates a culture of fear and division.
As Americans continue to grapple with the aftermath of the DC plane crash and other pressing issues, Colbert’s observation serves as a reminder to hold our leaders accountable and demand transparency and honesty in their responses. Only then can we hope to address the challenges facing our nation and work towards a more united and inclusive society.
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What Trump said about the DC plane crash and his claims about DEI
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport. But his remarks quickly became a diatribe against diversity hiring and his allegation — so far without evidence — that lowered standards were to blame for the crash.
Trump on Thursday variously pointed the finger at the helicopter’s pilot, air traffic control, his predecessor, Joe Biden, and other Democrats including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom he labeled a “disaster.” Buttigieg responded by calling Trump “despicable.”
The cause of the crash is still unknown. Authorities are investigating and have not publicly identified the cause or said who might have been responsible for the collision of an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter.
Reporters on Thursday challenged Trump’s claims. Here’s a look at how Trump responded to some of their questions.
As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Donald Trump on Thursday baselessly blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air safety. (AP Video: Mike Pesoli)
Placing blame on diversity hiring
Trump was asked repeatedly to explain why he was blaming federal diversity and inclusion promotion efforts for the crash, at one point alleging that previous leadership had determined that the Federal Aviation Administration workforce was “too white.” He did not back up those claims, while also declaring it was still not clear the FAA or air traffic controllers were responsible for the crash.
Q: “Are you saying this crash was somehow caused as the result of diversity hiring? And what evidence have you seen to support these claims?”
TRUMP: “It just could have been. We have a high standard. We’ve had a much higher standard than anybody else. And there are things where you have to go by brainpower. You have to go by psychological quality, and psychological quality is a very important element of it. These are various, very powerful tests that we put to use. And they were terminated by Biden. And Biden went by a standard that seeks the exact opposite. So we don’t know. But we do know that you had two planes at the same level. You had a helicopter and a plane. That shouldn’t have happened. And, we’ll see. We’re going to look into that, and we’re going to see. But certainly for an air traffic controller, we want the brightest, the smartest, the sharpest. We want somebody that’s psychologically superior. And that’s what we’re going to have.”
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Q: “You have today blamed the diversity elements but then told us that you weren’t sure that the controllers made any mistake. You then said perhaps the helicopter pilots were the ones who made the mistake.”
TRUMP: “It’s all under investigation.”
Q: “I understand that. That’s why I’m trying to figure out how you can come to the conclusion right now that diversity had something to do with this crash.”
TRUMP: “Because I have common sense. OK? And unfortunately, a lot of people don’t. We want brilliant people doing this. This is a major chess game at the highest level. When you have 60 planes coming in during a short period of time, and they’re all coming in different directions, and you’re dealing with very high-level computer, computer work and very complex computers.”
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Trump was challenged on his claim that the FAA under Democratic presidents had promoted the hiring of people with disabilities. The page Trump referenced has existed on the FAA’s website for a decade, including his first term.
Q: “The implication that this policy is new or that it stems from efforts that began under President Biden or the transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, is demonstrably false. It’s been on the FAA’s website —”
TRUMP: “Who said that, you?”
Q: “No, it’s on the website, the FAA’s website. It was there from 2013 … it was there for the entirety, it was there for the entirety of your administration, too. So my question is, why didn’t you change the policy during your first administration?”
TRUMP: “I did change it. I changed the Obama policy, and we had a very good policy. And then Biden came in and he changed it. And then when I came in two days, three days ago, I signed a new order, bringing it to the highest level of intelligence.”
Calling for fast confirmations
Trump agreed it was helpful to have Sean Duffy, his new transportation secretary, sworn and ready to respond when the major crisis hit.
Q: “Is it helpful to have your secretary of transportation confirmed and does this intensify your interest in getting other nominees confirmed quickly as well?”
TRUMP: “For sure, we want fast confirmations. And the Democrats, as you know, are doing everything they can to delay. They’ve taken too long. We’re struggling to get very good people that everybody knows are going to be confirmed. But we’re struggling to get them out faster. We want them out faster.”
Reassuring people it is safe to fly
Trump was asked if Americans should feel safe to fly after the crash.
According to the FAA, Trump is expected to fly to Palm Beach, Florida, where his Mar-a-Lago club is located, for the weekend on Friday.
Trump took another opportunity to criticize diversity hiring efforts for the crash as he wrapped up the news briefing.
Q: “Should people be hesitant to fly right now?”
TRUMP: “No. Not at all. I would not hesitate to fly. This is something that it’s been many years that something like this has happened, and the collision is just something that, we don’t expect ever to happen again. We are going to have the highest-level people. We’ve already hired some of the people that you already hired for that position long before we knew about this. I mean, long before, from the time I came in, we started going out and getting the best people because I said ‘It’s not appropriate what they’re doing.’ I think it’s a tremendous mistake. You know? They like to do things, and they like to take them too far. And this is sometimes what ends up happening.
“Now with that, I’m not blaming the controller. I’m saying there are things that you could question, like the height of the helicopter, the height of the plane being at the same level and going the opposite direction. That’s not a positive. But, no, we’re already hiring people.
“Flying is very safe. We have the safest flying anywhere in the world, and we’ll keep it that way.”
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.
In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Washington DC, former President Donald Trump has made controversial statements about the incident and his views on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).During a recent interview, Trump suggested that the plane crash was caused by the lack of diversity among the pilots and air traffic controllers involved in the flight. He claimed that “political correctness” and efforts to promote DEI in the aviation industry have led to a decrease in competency and qualifications among aviation professionals.
Trump’s remarks have sparked outrage and criticism from aviation experts and advocates for DEI, who argue that diversity in the industry is essential for ensuring safety and efficiency. They point to research showing that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better in high-pressure situations.
Critics have also accused Trump of using the tragedy to push his anti-DEI agenda and stoke division among Americans. They argue that his comments are not only insensitive to the victims and their families but also dangerous in perpetuating harmful stereotypes and undermining efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
As the debate continues to unfold, it is clear that Trump’s remarks have reignited discussions about the importance of DEI in all industries, including aviation, and the need for leaders to promote unity and understanding rather than division and discrimination.
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#Trump #plane #crash #claims #DEIWhat we know about the Learjet 55 medical plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia
A Philadelphia community is still processing what happened Friday evening after a small medical jet transporting a newly-released Shriners Children’s Hospital patient, her mother and four crew members, crashed in Northeast Philadelphia. The jet was heading to Springfield, Missouri, from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport before it crashed.
The tragedy continued on Saturday when officials said that all six passengers aboard the plane had died, along with one person who was on the ground at the time of the crash.
Just moments after leaving the airstrip, the plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near the Roosevelt Mall at approximately 6:07 p.m., causing an explosion, setting many homes ablaze and sending debris flying blocks away.
What led up to Philly plane crash
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the small medical jet as a Learjet 55. The aircraft was operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, a Mexico-based company with divisions in Florida that specializes in flights to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean.
During a press conference on Saturday, National Transportation Safety Board officials gave insight into where the jet had been in the hours leading up to the “high-impact” crash.
According to the NTSB, the jet had departed from a base in Florida on Friday at around noon and arrived in Northeast Philadelphia around 2:15 p.m. The jet was on the ground for a few hours before departing the runway to Springfield, Missouri, at around 6:06 p.m.
A GPS collected data indicating that the jet climbed about 1,500 feet into the air before taking a slight right turn, followed by a slight left turn, and then a steep descent where the plane crashed, officials said.
The entire flight was less than one minute.
The chairman of the NTSB said Air Traffic Control tried communicating with the crew before the crash but never received a response.
Over the next several days, or possibly weeks, NTSB officials said they will collect debris from the crash, load it onto a truck, move it to a secure location, and evaluate it. Officials said the plane is “highly fragmented,” and the debris field extends over four to five blocks.
The mission of the NTSB’s investigation is to uncover how and why the crash happened and prevent it from happening again.
Two plane engines have been recovered; however, the cockpit voice recorder is still missing. The NTSB said on Saturday that the recorder could be intact but is likely damaged or fragmented.
Anyone who comes across debris is asked to not touch it. NTSB officials said it’s dangerous and vital to their investigation. They are also asking anyone who encounters debris to email witness@ntsb.gov.
The agency is identifying the crash as an accident.
Where did the plane crash in Philadelphia?
The medical jet crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard near the Roosevelt Mall on Friday evening shortly after 6 p.m.
The crash caused an explosion and set several homes ablaze in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood in its wake. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said all six people on the plane were killed, along with one person in a car on the ground.
“This was a medical transport plane that took off from our nearby, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, and it was only afloat for a very short period of time before something went terribly wrong,” the mayor said during a press conference Saturday.
The plane crash also knocked out power to more than 200 people. Local hospitals told CBS News Philadelphia they’ve treated more than 20 victims injured in the crash.
“We have teams who are going literally house by house, door to door, and also our License and Inspections personnel are inspecting all of those dwellings,” said Adam Thiel, managing director of the City of Philadelphia.
“I want to offer my prayers to all of those who are impacted,” Shapiro said during a press conference.
Officials are urging people to stay away from this area, with road closures and SEPTA detours still in effect.
Shriners Children’s Hospital patient killed in Northeast Philly crash
The president of Mexico confirmed all six people on the plane were Mexican citizens. Of the six passengers, a pediatric patient who had just finished treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital, along with her mother and four crew members, on their way back to Mexico.
“It’s extremely hard and extremely difficult, those that were involved directly in her care were very aware that she was going to be traveling home and there had actually been a sendoff for her today,” Mel Bower, a spokesperson for the hospital, said Friday evening.
When asked if she enjoyed the end-of-treatment celebration earlier Friday, Bower said, “I’m certain that she did. Our staff — they work so hard at bringing joy and laughter and excitement into all parts of the clinical aspect. Our patients don’t look at it as going to the hospital. They go to a place where they have fun and have enjoyment.”
Bower continued by saying the hospital community at Shriners was impacted very deeply by the crash and that their patients are their family. He added that the care the hospital provides is not just in the clinical sphere but goes beyond a personal level.
The recent Learjet 55 medical plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia has left many people shocked and saddened. Here is what we know so far about the tragic incident:1. The Learjet 55 was en route from Toledo Express Airport in Ohio to Atlantic City International Airport in New Jersey when it crashed just before landing at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
2. The plane was reportedly carrying medical personnel and a patient who was being transported for treatment.
3. The crash resulted in a large fireball and thick plumes of smoke, causing significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.
4. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire and search for survivors. Unfortunately, all seven individuals on board the plane were pronounced dead at the scene.
5. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the crash to determine the cause and any contributing factors. Preliminary findings suggest that the plane may have experienced mechanical issues prior to the crash.
6. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of their families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.
As more information becomes available, we will continue to provide updates on the Learjet 55 medical plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
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#Learjet #medical #plane #crash #Northeast #PhiladelphiaNTSB: Cockpit voice recorder still sought in Northeast Philadelphia plane crash that left 7 dead, 19 injured
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The medical transport jet carrying a patient and her mother back to Mexico was in the air less than a minute before it plunged to the ground in a busy corridor of Northeast Philadelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday evening.
“This was a high-impact crash and the plane is highly fragmented. There is substantial impact on the entire community,” said NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy.
The crash claimed at least seven lives and injured another 19 people following an explosion that sent debris flying down the block.
Officials identified the mother and daughter as Lizeth Murillo Osuna and Valentina Guzman Murillo.
“The debris is scattered. It is very dangerous, and so I encourage everyone to stay out of the accident site. It’s very dangerous,” Homendy noted.
Officials did not specify the extent of those injured but did say the injury and death toll could change, adding that it could be days or more before we know the totals for sure.
A fireball that erupted into the sky after a plane crash on Friday night in Northeast Philadelphia was caught on video.
Jefferson Health told Action News that they provided care for 15 individuals, and 12 have since been discharged. Two people have been admitted for further care and one patient was transferred to another hospital.
Temple University Hospital said Saturday morning that six patients were treated and released from the Jeanes Campus. One person is hospitalized at Main Campus and is listed in fair condition.
One pediatric patient is being treated at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
The cockpit voice recorder, which will aid investigators in learning what happened, is still being sought.
“It could be intact but likely it is damaged. It may be fragmented,” said Homendy, adding that the device, known as a black box, is orange in color.
Homendy stressed that it could be in pieces or a different color due to the blast.
Citizens or business owners who spot debris or the cockpit voice recorder are urged to email the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.
WATCH FULL: NTSB holds briefing on deadly medical jet crash in NE Philadelphia
The jet left the runway at 6:06 p.m. and climbed to 1,500 feet, officials said. It took a slight right turn followed by a slight left turn before it plummeted to the ground, the NTSB said.
While the investigation is still in its early stages, officials said the crash is being classified as an accident and it doesn’t appear there were any issues communicated to air traffic control.
“In fact, the recording that we have, there is an attempt by air traffic controllers to get a response from the flight crew, that they didn’t receive,” Homendy explained.
A large fire burned in the wake of the crash, prompting a significant response. Vehicles, homes and even people in the area could be seen on fire.
Officials said five structures were ablaze after the crash, which have all been extinguished.
Action News is getting a new view of the destruction after a deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia
Investigators are still assessing damage in a four to six-block area, where they are continuing a grid search of the scene to ensure they have accounted for everyone and found all evidence, as well as checking for any structural damage.
Along with the debris field in the area of the impact site, Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel said they are also investigating debris in a “remote area” where “something happened with the aircraft.” He said, “That’s something we’ll leave the NTSB to talk about.”
During Saturday’s briefing, Homendy said she couldn’t comment but investigators would evaluate those claims.
Thiel emphasized that the work to count the number of victims of this crash is still underway. He urged the public to call 911 if they’re worried someone is missing.
“If you haven’t seen somebody, you think somebody might have been in this area, you have a relative in this area and you haven’t seen or heard from them, and you’re concerned, call 911 and we will take it from there,” he said.
Chopper 6 was overhead Roosevelt Blvd., where debris spanned several blocks after a plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia
Parker continues to urge residents to stay away from the scene and to also call 911 if they find any debris.
The mayor also said no donations are needed and there is no official GoFundMe.
Anyone in need of mental health support can call 215-685-6440 or visit dbhids.org.
Mayor Parker, Gov. Shapiro and other officials provided an update on the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Saturday.
If you are missing or concerned about any loved ones, Mayor Parker advises you to call 911.
A shelter is available for residents at Samuel Fels High School located on the 5500 block of Langdon Street, the mayor said.
Action News got a new look at daybreak on Saturday morning at the destruction that spans several blocks.
A crater can be seen in the roadway where the medical jet made impact.
A crater can be seen in the roadway where the medical jet made impact.
Chopper 6 was overhead, where charred vehicles and burned buildings could be seen as federal investigators arrived to examine the scene.
Charred vehicles are left amid the destruction after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia
Video of the crash quickly began circulating on social media, many showing graphic images from the scene.
Debris from the crash is being found up to a quarter mile away from the impact site.
A video obtained by Action News shows people inside a diner ducking for cover after the blast. One man sitting inside the diner was injured after being struck by debris.
READ MORE: People in diner duck for cover after plane crash, explosion in Northeast Philadelphia
Video from inside a diner show people ducking for cover as debris flies from the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
The plane carrying a child, her mother and four other people went down near the Roosevelt Mall around 6:10 p.m. Friday.
The Learjet 55 crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to authorities. The flight was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri with a final destination in Mexico when it went down.
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, confirmed early Saturday that all six on board the plane were killed.
“I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. The consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families; I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support them in whatever way is required. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends,” she said in a post on X.
Shriners Children’s Hospital confirmed to Action News that the child on board had received care from the hospital and was being taken back to her home country of Mexico, along with her mother, when the crash happened.
Several buildings and cars were damaged after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia
Speaking at a follow-up press briefing Friday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said dozens of state troopers and other state personnel were on hand to offer help and praised local responders and community members.
“We saw neighbor helping neighbor. We saw Pennsylvanians looking out for one another,” he said.
Moment of impact: Plane crash caught on multiple videos in Northeast Philadelphia
Multiple cameras captured the plane crash and explosion in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night.
In a statement posted to the social media platform Truth Social, President Donald Trump said: “So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged. First Responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all.”
There was a temporary ground stop after the crash but that has since been lifted. However, Atlantic Aviation is closed.
The Philadelphia plane crash comes just days after 67 people died after an American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C. The DC plane crash marks the first major commercial crash in the U.S. in more than 15 years.
Aviation analyst talks to GMA after two major plane crashes in the U.S. in just one week.
Resources for residents affected by the crash
Call 1-800 Red Cross for property damage or for help in filing a claim. If you need assistance other than shelter today, for now, call 911.
Outages
PECO: 1-800-841-4141
PGW: 215-235-1212
Water Department: 215-685-6300Road Closures
Cottman Ave: Between Bustleton and Brous Aves
Roosevelt Boulevard: Outer lanes from Rhawn St to Tyson Aves
St. Vincent St: Between Bustleton and Castor AvesMental Health
There are resources available through the City’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services. Visit their website www.DBHIDS.org or you can call to speak to someone at 215-685-6440.
Faith-Based Concerns
Contact Bishop Wilfred Speakes at 267-246-8677 or Imam Quaiser Abdullah at 215-823-9782 from the Mayor’s Office of Faith-Based Affairs.
Community Engagement
Contact Basil Lester at 215-873-3743, District 6 Manager, Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement.
Residents affected by the aircraft incident can text RECOVERPHL to 888-777 to get the latest updates and information sent straight to their phones.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still actively searching for the cockpit voice recorder from the plane crash that occurred in Northeast Philadelphia, which tragically left 7 people dead and 19 injured. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and the cockpit voice recorder could provide crucial information to help determine what led to the tragic incident.The small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, causing devastation and loss of life. The NTSB is working tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the crash, and the recovery of the cockpit voice recorder is a top priority.
As the investigation continues, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this terrible tragedy. We hope that the recovery of the cockpit voice recorder will bring some answers and closure to those seeking answers about what happened on that fateful day.
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Investigation begins after deadly medical jet crash in Philly – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A day after the tragedy, transportation officials warned the crash site of a Jet Rescue Air Ambulance in Northeast Philadelphia could remain an active scene for days or even weeks.
“I want to stress this was a high-impact crash, and the plane is highly fragmented,” said National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy.
Homendy said their focus is finding the cockpit voice recorder.
The agency hopes it provides answers about why the Learjet 55 took a nosedive less than a minute after departing northeast Philadelphia airport.
“The condition could be fragmented, could be damaged. I will say that we have an incredible team at our headquarters, our office of research and engineering who have significant expertise in repairing damaged cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders. In fact, we’re known throughout the world. Other countries send their black boxes to us to fix. And so hopefully, once we can find it, that’s the biggest question right now, we can take that back to our lab and evaluate it,” she said.
A spokesperson for the air ambulance company said they were transporting a pediatric patient, who had come to the U.S. for life-saving treatment, home to Mexico.
The patient, an escort, and four crew members died in the fiery collision, along with one person on the ground.
Philadelphia’s mayor said 19 others were injured.
The NTSB has ruled the crash an accident, though it’s still working to determine a cause.
“My initial thoughts are that there’s some kind of an elevator issue with the airplane causing it to pitch down and the pilots not being able to arrest the descent,” said aviation attorney and pilot Ladd Sanger.
Sanger said the agency could consider several scenarios.
“First, the weather was pretty poor from a visibility standpoint, and there have been business jet crashes where, on takeoff, the pilots got spatial disorientation and lost control of the airplane. I’ve also worked on cases where there has been an autopilot malfunction,” he said.
Sanger said there’s also the possibility of a bird or drone strike or ice accumulation. It’s just too soon to know.
Saturday, Secretary Of Transportation Sean Duffy shared a video to “X” saying he’s committed to transparency.
“In the coming days, we’re going to have more announcements. I want Americans to feel confident in American air travel,” said Secretary Duffy.
The FAA is working with the NTSB to investigate the crash.
Investigation begins after deadly medical jet crash in Philly – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthAuthorities in Philadelphia have launched an investigation following a tragic medical jet crash that resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, has left the local community in shock and mourning.
According to reports from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, the medical jet was on its way to pick up a patient when it crashed shortly after takeoff. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and investigators are working diligently to determine what went wrong.
The crash has raised concerns about the safety of medical flights and the training of pilots who operate these critical missions. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging the public to remain patient and allow the experts to do their work.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragic accident. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Trans pilot Jo Ellis shares ‘proof of life’ video amid false claims she flew the helicopter involved in D.C. plane crash
A transgender military pilot posted a “proof of life” video Friday to refute rumors spread on social media that she was flying the helicopter that collided with a commercial jet near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, killing 67 people.
“I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C., and that is false,” Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard, said in the Facebook video. “It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda. They don’t deserve that. I don’t deserve this. And I hope that you all know that I am alive and well, and this should be sufficient for you all to end all the rumors.”
Several hours prior to posting the video, Ellis shared a screenshot on her Facebook account of an X post in which someone had shared two images of her and made the false claim that she was the Black Hawk pilot involved in the deadly crash.
Ellis did not immediately return a request for additional comment.
A Virginia National Guard spokesperson confirmed that Ellis, a chief warrant officer 2, is a currently serving soldier and that there were “no Virginia National Guard personnel on board the Black Hawk that collided with the jetliner Wednesday evening.”
At least two news websites, Santa Monica Observer, based in Santa Monica, California, and The Express Tribune, based in Pakistan, reported on the rumors, with the Observer reporting as fact that Ellis was on board the helicopter and questioning whether the crash “was intentional.” As of Friday afternoon, the Observer had updated its article but the Tribune had not.
Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by social media platform X, amplified the misinformation. X is owned by Elon Musk, who serves as the company’s chairman and chief technology officer.
“A military helicopter crash involving a transgender pilot named Jo Ellis has sparked significant discussion on X, particularly after the incident where the helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight, resulting in 66 fatalities,” Grok’s summary stated if X users searched Ellis’ name, according to screenshots by multiple X users.
As of Friday afternoon, Grok corrected its summary of Ellis. And if a user asks the AI chatbot who the Black Hawk pilots were that were involved in the deadly crash, it now correctly names two of the three involved.
X did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding Grok AI’s claims about Ellis.
This week, Ellis wrote an op-ed about her life as a transgender service member and appeared on The Smerconish Podcast, where she said President Donald Trump’s executive order barring trans people from serving and enlisting in the military makes her nervous.
“I don’t really want to have to deal with all of the headlines and everything going on about my service,” she said. “I want to keep my head down, serve, serve honorably and then eventually retire, maybe another 15, 20 years, or however long my my body lets me fly that helicopter.”
She added, “In a time when it’s hard enough to meet recruiting numbers in the military, why would you want to, you know, kick out more soldiers that are willing to sacrifice their life for this country?”
Trans people have increasingly been falsely blamed for tragedies and violence in recent years, particularly after mass shootings. In March 2022, a trans woman living in Georgia said she faced harassment and threats after her photo was shared online alongside false claims that she was the shooter who killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter was killed on the scene by police.
Similar false or unconfirmed claims spread after at least four shootings in the last two years — in Nashville, Tennessee; Philadelphia; Madison, Wisconsin; and Des Moines, Iowa — that the shooters’ were transgender or LGBTQ and that their identities had something to do with the crimes.
These online rumors following violence and tragedies have spiked alongside an increasingly hostile state and federal legislative climate for trans rights. In the last few years, dozens of states have passed laws that restrict transition-related care and school sports participation for trans youth and limit access to restrooms and identity documents for trans people of all ages.
In addition to his executive order barring trans people from the military, Trump has signed executive orders declaring that the United States will only recognize two sexes, male and female, and ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies. He also signed an order directing agencies to prohibit federal funding for schools promoting “gender ideology and discriminatory equity ideology” and another that aims to restrict access to transition-related care for minors nationwide.
At a news conference Thursday, Trump implied that DEI programs could have caused the deadly crash over the Potomac, though the investigation had only just begun.
Trans pilot Jo Ellis is setting the record straight after false claims surfaced online alleging she was the pilot of the helicopter involved in the recent D.C. plane crash. In a ‘proof of life’ video shared on social media, Ellis can be seen clearly stating that she was not involved in the tragic incident.The video, which has since gone viral, shows Ellis confidently addressing the rumors and affirming her commitment to safe and responsible flying practices. “I want to make it clear that I was not the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in D.C.,” Ellis says in the video. “I take my responsibilities as a pilot very seriously and would never put myself or others in harm’s way.”
Despite the false claims circulating online, Ellis remains determined to continue pursuing her passion for aviation and breaking down barriers in the industry as a transgender pilot. “I will not let these baseless accusations deter me from my goals,” she asserts in the video. “I am proud to be a trans pilot and will continue to fly with integrity and professionalism.”
As the aviation community rallies behind Jo Ellis in support, it is clear that her resilience and determination are unwavering in the face of adversity. Her ‘proof of life’ video serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of verifying information before spreading false claims, especially when it comes to matters of public safety.
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The so-called “black box” from the Black Hawk helicopter, which collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C., has now been recovered, according to the National Transport Safety Board.
Both boxes from the American Airlines aircraft were previously found, and all three devices will now be taken for analysis, NTSB spokesman Todd Inman said on Friday.
Speaking about the helicopter’s black box, he said: “I can tell you from a visual inspection, we saw no exterior damage that would indicate that it was compromised at this time. So we have a high level of confidence that we will be able to have a full extraction.”
As of Friday morning, 41 bodies had been recovered, officials said, including the three service members on the Black Hawk. All 67 people involved in the crash are presumed dead.
Elsewhere, Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard who is transgender, was falsely identified as the captain flying the U.S. military helicopter.
“I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C. and that is false. It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda,” she said in a Facebook video with the caption: “proof of life.”
Black Hawk helicopter was on a ‘continuity of government’ training flight
The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in Washington on Wednesday was on a training flight along a route core to a seldom-discussed military mission to evacuate senior officials to safety in the event of an attack on the U.S., officials say.
The military mission, known as “continuity of government” and “continuity of operations,” is meant to preserve the ability of the U.S. government to operate.
Most days, crews like the one killed on Wednesday transport VIPs around Washington, which is buzzing with helicopter traffic.
But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the Black Hawk crew’s ties to the mission during a White House press conference on Thursday, saying they “were on a routine, annual re-training of night flights on a standard corridor for a continuity of government mission.”
Still, little of such missions is publicly discussed.
The three soldiers killed in the collision were part of the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, whose responsibilities in a national crisis include evacuating Pentagon officials. Another 64 people were killed in the passenger plane.
Holly Evans1 February 2025 14:02
Is flying really safer than driving? What the stats show after devastating Washington D.C. plane crash
Recovery efforts are ongoing for dozens of bodies in the Potomac River, where the remnants of the American Airlines flight and the US army Black Hawk helicopter lie after the January 29 disaster.
Officials in the US have sought to reassure citizens that flying is safe. Transport secretary Sean Duffy insisted that passengers should be “assured” that flying is a safe mode of transport in a press conference on Thursday morning.
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Holly Evans1 February 2025 13:01
Who was flying the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter before Washington DC crash?
Holly Evans1 February 2025 12:11
Who is Jo Ellis, the transgender pilot wrongly named in DC crash?
Jo Ellis’s record of service in the Virginia National Guard appears to be nothing but honorable.
She served in Iraq as a helicopter door gunner, then in Kuwait as part of the multi-national fight against the Islamic State. And in 2023, with the support of her commanders, she began medically transitioning to female.
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Holly Evans1 February 2025 12:00
Issue around shortage of tower controllers highlighted by crash
The crash has shone a spotlight on concerns about air safety and a shortage of tower controllers at the heavily congested airport that serves the U.S. capital.
The FAA is about 3,000 controllers behind staffing targets. The agency said in 2023 that it had 10,700 certified controllers, about the same as a year earlier.
One controller rather than two was handling local plane and helicopter traffic on Wednesday at the airport, a situation deemed “not normal” but considered adequate for lower volumes of traffic, according to a person briefed on the matter. Duffy on Thursday vowed to reform the FAA.
Airspace is crowded around the Washington area, home to three commercial airports, multiple military bases and some senior government officials who are ferried around by helicopter.
Over a three-year period ending in 2019, there was an average of 80 helicopter flights per day within 30 miles (48 km) of Reagan National Airport, with the majority either military or law enforcement flights, according to a 2021 Government Accountability Office report.
Holly Evans1 February 2025 11:00
Philadelphia plane crash: What we know so far after Learjet crash goes down in huge explosion near mall
The aircraft came down just after 6 p.m. local time near the Roosevelt Mall, damaging several homes and vehicles. Shocking footage showed a large mushroom-shaped fireball shooting into the sky.
City law enforcement quickly declared the crash a “major incident” and urged residents to stay away from the area.
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Holly Evans1 February 2025 10:10
The National Transportation Safety Board have conducted interviews with air traffic controllers, member Todd Inman said, including the lone controller working inside Reagan’s tower at the time of the crash on Wednesday.
Authorities have not identified a cause, and Inman said the board would not engage in speculation before completing its investigation.
“The NTSB is an independent, bipartisan board – 58 years as the gold standard. Our job is to find the facts, but more importantly, our job is to make sure this tragedy doesn’t happen again, regardless of what anyone may be saying,” Inman said, adding that he had not spoken to President Donald Trump or anyone at the White House.
The board have interviewed the lone air traffic controller who was in Reagan Tower (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Holly Evans1 February 2025 10:00
Attorney killed in crash had been ‘super excited’ for her birthday drinks
Elizabeth Anne Keys, an attorney, had traveled to Wichita on a business trip and was worried she might not be able to celebrate her 33rd birthday back in Washington with her longtime partner, David Seidman.
But her work meeting wrapped up with time to spare, allowing her to catch the flight on her birthday and make plans for the couple to get drinks late that night, Seidman said.
Keys, a native of Cincinnati, and Seidman, from New York, met as law students at Washington’s Georgetown University. The capital became their city, and Keys was endlessly energetic as they explored it together.
She played the saxophone, oboe and bassoon in high school and was on the sailing team in college. She loved taking ski trips out West, hiking in Hawaii and entertaining friends around the fire pit at her home, her family said.
Seidman said he had never skied until she encouraged him to give it a shot. She wanted to try golf next, and they were planning to take lessons.”It was like that for everything,” he said. “She was nonstop all the time.”
Holly Evans1 February 2025 09:00
The moments Grace Maxwell shared with her grandfather over the years were “his greatest joy.” And a trip home to Wichita, Kansas, allowed the 20-year-old to be by his side one final time.
Maxwell, a mechanical engineering major, was returning to college just a day after her grandfather’s funeral when she and 66 others were killed in Wednesday’s collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C.
As Maxwell’s classmates filled the pews of Cedarville University’s chapel Friday, they joined others mourning the singular lives lost and grasping to make sense of the random circumstances that put friends and loved ones in harm’s way Wednesday night.
Grace Maxwell was among 67 victims who died in the plane crash (Facebook/AP) “Can you imagine losing a parent and seven days later losing a child?” Cedarville’s president, Thomas White, said to those assembled at the university in southwestern Ohio.
Maxwell was known on campus for her devotion to helping others, working this semester on making a hand-stabilizing device to help a disabled boy feed himself and chipping in at the student radio station, the school said.
“We don’t know why a young, bright, shining star was taken from us way too soon,” White said.
Holly Evans1 February 2025 08:00
Mechanical failure or human error? What might’ve caused the D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people
The fatal midair collision on Wednesday evening between an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet moments away from landing at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport was a shocking and extremely rare occurrence, according to experts who believe human error is the likeliest explanation behind the tragedy that claimed dozens of lives.
Justin Rohrlich has more:
Mike Bedigan1 February 2025 07:00
In the wake of the tragic DC plane crash, authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation. The black box from the army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the small plane has been recovered from the wreckage.This crucial piece of evidence is expected to provide valuable insights into the moments leading up to the fatal crash. Investigators are hopeful that the data stored in the black box will shed light on what went wrong and help prevent similar accidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the victims of the crash have been identified. The names of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident have been released, sending shockwaves through the community.
As the investigation continues, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We hope that the recovery of the black box will bring some much-needed answers and closure to those affected by this tragedy. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Jo Ellis, a helicopter pilot in the Virginia Army National Guard, was falsely identified as the captain of the crashed Black Hawk helicopter in thousands of social media posts this week. The flurry of falsehoods were so extreme that Ms. Ellis, who is transgender, posted a “proof of life” video to Facebook clarifying that she is alive and had not flown the crashed chopper.
The falsehoods, which tried to tie Ms. Ellis’s transgender identity to the tragedy, spread online shortly after President Trump and his allies attempted to tie the crash in Washington, D.C., to so-called “D.E.I. programs,” an array of initiatives meant to boost diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. There is no evidence that such programs played any role in the crash.
“I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C. and that is false,” Ms. Ellis said in a video posted to her Facebook account. “It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda. They don’t deserve that. I don’t deserve this.”
Ms. Ellis is a Black Hawk pilot who has served for 15 years in the Virginia Army National Guard, according to a blog post she published Tuesday on Smerconish, an independent news website, which detailed her transition while in the armed forces. Ms. Ellis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Posts and reposts about Ms. Ellis surged Friday morning as thousands of accounts on X shared her photos and details online. The posts earned hundreds of thousands of views on the platform, according to a review by The New York Times and data from Tweet Binder, a company that collects data on the social network. “Jo Ellis” was the No. 2 most-trending topic in the United States on X late Friday morning with more than 90,000 posts, according to Trends24, a website that tracks trending topics.
By Friday afternoon, many of the posts shared Ms. Ellis’s video and emphasized that she was not involved in the crash.
Mr. Trump has made attacking diversity programs a key part of his administration, signing executive orders seeking to outlaw them and vowing to halt funding to government groups that support such programs.
In a recent incident, a Virginia pilot found herself falsely targeted after a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in a nearby area. The pilot, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been flying for over 20 years and has never been involved in any accidents or incidents.Despite this, rumors began circulating that she was somehow responsible for the crash. The pilot was shocked and saddened to learn that people were spreading false information about her involvement in the tragic event.
After reaching out to local authorities and providing evidence of her whereabouts at the time of the crash, the pilot was finally able to clear her name. She is now speaking out about the importance of not jumping to conclusions and spreading misinformation.
“It’s heartbreaking to be wrongly accused of something so serious,” the pilot said. “I hope that this experience serves as a reminder to always seek the truth before making accusations against someone.”
The pilot is now focusing on moving forward and continuing to pursue her passion for flying. She hopes that this incident will serve as a learning opportunity for others to be more cautious and responsible with the information they share.
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FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — The homebuilt airplane that crashed into a California warehouse earlier this month appears to have had a door ajar while in flight, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The Van’s RV-10 attempted to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Jan. 2 from Fullerton Municipal Airport, south of Los Angeles. The crash killed the pilot and his teenage daughter and injured 19 people inside a furniture manufacturing business.
The NTSB report made public Wednesday also said the door, which opened upward, had been modified in a way that affected a warning system that would have alerted the pilot that it was ajar.
Investigators cite witness statements and a car’s dashcam video of the moments before the crash. The NTSB typically releases preliminary findings within weeks of a plane crash, and a final report comes months later.
One witness at the airport said he noticed the plane seemed to be flying “at a lower altitude than he would have expected considering its distance down the runway.” He also said the aircraft’s left door was open and up, according to the report.
“He then saw an arm reach up and pull the door down. By this time the airplane was far enough away that he could no longer discern what was happening,” the report said.
Witnesses from a different vantage point described seeing the plane “flying lower than normal and banking aggressively left,” prompting concern it might stall.
“The airplane then rolled right as its nose dropped, and dove towards the warehouse where it collided in a fireball,” the report said. The witnesses stated that just before impact they saw a white, panel-like piece fall from the plane.
Moments after takeoff, the pilot told the air traffic control tower: “Immediate landing required.”
He initially said he planned to land on Runway 6. The air traffic controller responded by saying either that strip or Runway 24 were available. The pilot chose Runway 24. Moments later, panicked gasping and an “Oh my God” could be heard just before the audio went quiet.
The Federal Aviation Administration said at the time that the aircraft asked for a return to the airport at about 900 feet (274 meters). It crashed about 1,000 feet (305 meters) short of Runway 24, hitting a sprawling warehouse owned by Michael Nicholas Designs.
The plane’s two occupants, pilot Pascal Reid and his 16-year-old daughter Kelly, were killed. Eleven people on the ground were taken to hospitals, while eight were treated at the scene, police said. The injuries ranged from minor to very serious.
The single-engine, four-seat Van’s RV-10 is a popular home-built airplane sold in kit form. Investigators said Reid owned the aircraft, which was built in 2011.
Tragedy Strikes as Door Appears Ajar on Kit Plane in California Crash: 2 Dead, 19 InjuredIn a devastating turn of events, a kit plane crashed in California, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving 19 others injured. The cause of the crash? A door that appeared to be ajar.
The small aircraft was reportedly carrying a group of passengers on a sightseeing tour when the door unexpectedly opened mid-flight. Despite the pilot’s best efforts to control the plane, it ultimately spiraled out of control and crashed into a nearby field.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where they found the wreckage of the plane scattered across the field. Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while the remaining passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Investigators are now working to determine what caused the door to come loose and whether any negligence or mechanical issues played a role in the tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and with the injured passengers as they recover from this harrowing experience.
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