A medevac jet crashed in a residential area in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, killing all six people aboard and at least one person on the ground, while another 19 people were injured, reports say.
Six people were aboard the plane that took off from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday night, and was destined for the Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, before it crashed around 6:30 p.m. ET, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

All six people aboard the plane were from Mexico, Mexico’s president said on Saturday.
“I mourn the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said, according to CNN. “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.”
The passengers on the jet included a child who was being treated at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia and the child’s mother, the hospital said.
“Shriners Children’s is heartbroken to confirm that one of our pediatric patients and the child’s mother were aboard the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Philadelphia this evening. The patient had received care from Shriners Children’s Philadelphia and was being transported back to her home country in Mexico on a contracted air ambulance when the crash happened. Because of patient privacy concerns, we cannot say any more about the patient and her family at this time,” the statement from the hospital said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the medical crew and pilots who were also lost in this tragic event – as well as all of the people who were affected on the ground – and we’re thankful to the first responders for their quick action.”
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday morning that he was at the site of the crash with the mayor of Philadelphia, as well as public safety officials and first responders.
“Authorities have confirmed at least 7 fatalities and several are receiving care at our local hospitals. In the face of this tragedy, Philadelphia is responding in the Philly way – law enforcement protecting our communities, neighbors helping neighbors, Pennsylvanians working together. Please continue listening to local authorities, be patient, and hug the ones you love,” he said in a post on social media.
The FAA said the National Transportation Safety Board would investigate the crash.
The crash comes just days after a collision between a military helicopter and a commercial airplane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people.
