
Last Updated at 2:00 PM February 3rd
Mayor Cherelle Parker has confirmed that at least 24 people have been injured in the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia, Friday, on NBC 10. She also said that only 4 of the injured are still hospitalized.
As of 5:25 PM February 2nd
Parts of the Roosevelt Boulevard are beigning to open up according to NBC 10.
22 people have been found injured, three of which are in critical condiiton, according Mayor Cherelle Parker on NBC 10. Five of the injured have been released from the hospital.
Parker also said that all six people aboard the plane were Mexican citizens. The names of the four crew members on the plane have been release:
The four crew members who were killed in a medevac jet crash in northeast Philadelphia Friday night have been identified by the flight operator.
- Captain Alan Montoya Perales, 46
- Co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez, 43
- Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, 41
- Paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, 41
In addition to the four crew members, one pediatric patient and their mother were also on the plane.
Parker also told NBC 10 the plane was on it’s way to Missouri to refill its fuel before continuing to Mexico.
As of 2:45 PM February 1st
At least 7 people are dead and 19 people are injured after a plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night.
Ring footage shows the moment the plane crashed.
Both Mayor Cherelle Parker and Governor Josh Shapiro revisited the site of the crash Saturday morning.
Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that there were six people on the plane who were killed. She also confirmed that there was one person killed in a vehicle, and at least 19 other injured victims.
The Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel also spoke at the scene of the incident, urging those who see debris to avoid touching it.
Governor Josh Shapiro expressed sympathy with the people living in the Northeast Philadelphia community.
The American Red Cross provided resources to those affected directly after the crash. They commented stating, “In partnership with the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Red Cross volunteers have opened a shelter at the Samuel Fels High School, 5500 Langdon Street, where four people spent Friday night.”
According to NBC10, at least 15 individuals have been treated at Jefferson Health. A spokesperson for the hospital has said that 12 people have been discharged, two have been admitted for further care, and one patient was transferred to another hospital.
Several roads are still closed near the site of the incident. These roads include Cottman, Bustleton, and Brous Avenues. Parts of Roosevelt Boulevard are closed near Rhawn Street and Tyson Avenue. Saint Vincent Street between Bustleton and Castor Avenues is also closed, all according to NBC10.
The crash is still under investigation.
As of 12:00 AM February 1st.
Officials are responding to a small-plane crash that set multiple houses on fire in Northeast Philadelphia.
The aircraft was in the air for about 30 seconds before crashing at a 45-degree angle, likely due to a malfunction, experts told NBC10.
Shriners Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, where the girl had been receiving treatment for a serious illness, confirmed that she was their patient. The hospital stated, “The patient had received care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia and was being transported back to her home country in Mexico on a contracted air ambulance when the crash occurred… Because of patient privacy concerns, we cannot say any more about the patient and her family at this time.”
President Trump has commented on the plane crash on Truth Social saying, “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.”
According to CBS News, homes caught on fire on Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.
Multiple casualties have been reported by 6ABC.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has stated that there were six people on the flight. The people on the plane included two doctors, two pilots, a patient, and a family member of the patient.
The patient on the medical transport jet was a girl who was flying back to Tijuana, Mexico according to NBC10.
According to the FAA, the plan was a Learjet 55 headed to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.
“A Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Six people were on board. The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates,” according to the FAA.
Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker have commented on the crash.
“We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly,” said Shapiro.
“We are urging people to stay away from the scene, and for neighbors to stay in their homes if they can,” said Parker.
At least six people who were not on the plane were injured. They were taken to Temple University Hospital’s Jeanes Campus according to NBC10.
As of 1:00 PM February 2nd.
According to 6ABC, officials identified the mother and daughter as Lizeth Murillo Osuna and Valentina Guzman Murillo.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story, stay tuned with Temple Update for the latest information.
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