A devastating tragedy struck Philadelphia on Friday evening when a medical transport jet carrying six people, including a child patient and her mother, crashed into a residential neighborhood. The fiery explosion that followed has left many stunned—but new footage is raising even more questions.
The Learjet 55 took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at approximately 6:00 p.m., heading for Missouri before its final destination in Tijuana, Mexico. Just 30 seconds into its flight, the plane plummeted from the sky and exploded near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. Homes shook, buildings were engulfed in flames, and debris was scattered for blocks.
🚨 Shocking new footage of the crash:
Eyewitnesses described the crash as something out of a war zone, and now, shocking new footage making rounds on social media is adding to the mystery. The plane descends at a near-vertical angle, and upon impact, the explosion is so intense that it looks more like a missile strike than a conventional crash. Some viewers have even pointed out that the wings appear almost invisible before impact.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operated the aircraft, has not confirmed any survivors. The FAA and NTSB are leading the investigation, with officials already on the scene. Meanwhile, six people on the ground were hospitalized, and emergency shelters have been set up for those displaced by the wreckage.
With speculation growing, investigators will need to answer serious questions. Was this a mechanical failure, pilot error, or something more sinister? The eerie footage will only fuel further debate as officials work to uncover the truth behind this horrific disaster.