A small plane reportedly crashed on a street near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday night.
The crash happened at about 6:30 p.m. after a Learjet 55 with two people on board took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Rescue crews respond to a plane crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X / @lika_4649)
There is no word yet on victims who may have been injured on the ground.
The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, according to the FAA.
Rescue crews respond to a plane crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X /@KeeleyFox29)
The City of Philadephia posted on X, calling the incident “major.”
“Major incident near Cottman and Bustelton 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.
Rescue crews respond to a plane crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X /@KeeleyFox29)
Crews are battling multiple house and car fires resulting from the crash near the 2900 block of Cottman Avenue, officials confirmed.
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.”
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.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation and the FAA will assist.
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The wreck 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.
