A medical ambulance plane transporting a pediatric patient crashed on a street near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday night.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the company operating the plane, said it’s Learjet 55 crashed while departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport around 6:30 p.m.
The company said there were four crew members and two passengers – a pediatric patient and an escort – on the plane at the time.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed there were six people on the plane. The agency said the plane was heading to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.
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“Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground,” Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said in a statement.Â
The company said no names will be released until family members have been notified.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker held a press conference Friday night. She said she was unable to confirm the number of fatalities. She asked for prayers.
“Don’t touch anything,” Parker said. She said if anyone near the scene comes across debris, call 911.
A medical oxygen tank was seen on the ground outside a McDonald’s near the scene of the crash. A police commander told FOX 29’s Steve Keeley that there are “pieces everywhere.”Â

The City of Philadelphia posted on X, calling the incident “major.”
“Major incident near Cottman and Bustleton Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia across from Roosevelt Mall,” according to the post. “Roads closed in area including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard. Avoid area.”
A video shows the plane loudly crashing in the distance, with a burst of light covering the area.

Crews are battling multiple house and car fires resulting from the crash, officials confirmed.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted on X that he is monitoring the crash and is headed to the FAA to get more information.
Gov. Josh Shapiro posted on X, noting he has spoken with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, and is in communication with the police and fire departments.
“We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly,” Shapiro wrote. “We’ll continue to provide updates as more information is available.”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation and the FAA will assist.
The crash comes just days after an American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Â
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