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New view of destruction as investigation begins into deadly Northeast Philadelphia plane crash

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The crash and resulting explosion of a medical transport jet in Northeast Philadelphia left a massive impact on the surrounding neighborhood, and the scope of the devastation started to become more clear on Saturday.

All six people on board the plane are dead and an unknown number of people on the ground were injured after Friday’s crash.

Action News is getting a new view of the destruction after a deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia

A large fire burned in the wake of the crash, prompting a significant response. Vehicles, homes and even people in the area could be seen on fire.

Action News is getting a new look Saturday morning at the destruction that spans several blocks. A crater can be seen in the roadway where the medical jet made impact.

Chopper 6 was overhead, where charred vehicles and burned buildings could be seen as federal investigators arrived to examine the scene.

Video of the crash quickly began circulating on social media, many showing graphic images from the scene.

Debris from the crash is being found up to a quarter mile away from the impact site.

New video even shows one man sitting inside a diner being struck by debris.

Video from inside a diner show people ducking for cover as debris flies from the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.

Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging residents to stay away from the scene and to call 911 if they find any debris.

“We’re just asking for prayers,” she told reporters.

The plane was carrying a child, her mother and four other people, went down near the Roosevelt Mall around 6:10 p.m.

The Learjet 55 crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to authorities. The flight was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri with a final destination in Mexico when it went down.

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, confirmed Saturday that all six on board the plane were killed.

“I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. The consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families; I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support them in whatever way is required. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends,” she said in a post on X.

Shriners Children’s Hospital confirmed to Action News that the child on board had received care from the hospital and was being taken back to her home country of Mexico, along with her mother, when the crash happened.

A shelter is available for residents at Samuel Fels High School located on the 5500 block of Langdon Street, the mayor said.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.

An NTSB investigator arrived at the scene Friday night with additional team members expected to arrive Saturday.

Speaking at a follow-up press briefing Friday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said dozens of state troopers and other state personnel were on hand to offer help and praised local responders and community members.

“We saw neighbor helping neighbor. We saw Pennsylvanians looking out for one another,” he said.

Moment of impact: Plane crash caught on multiple videos in Northeast Philadelphia

Multiple cameras captured the plane crash and explosion in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night.

In a statement posted to social media platform Truth Social, President Donald Trump said: “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.”

There was a temporary ground stop after the crash but that has since been lifted. However, Atlantic Aviation is closed.

The Philadelphia plane crash comes just days after 67 people died after an American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C. The DC plane crash marks the first major commercial crash in the U.S. in more than 15 years.

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