Overview

• The Learjet 55 medical transport plane crashed into a densely populated neighborhood near Roosevelt Mall just after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening.
• All six people on board, including a child who had just completed treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital and her mother, were killed; one person on the ground also died.
• Nineteen people sustained injuries, with several homes and vehicles damaged in the explosion caused by the crash.
• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash, with support from the FAA and local authorities.
• Emergency shelters have been set up for displaced residents, and officials warn it may take days to fully assess the casualties and damage.