Philly plane crash.

[trentbob]

My post was not correct, it was based on earlier information however FAA states there were only 2 people on board. Sorry for the confusion.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/statements/accident_incidents

I don't know about that, they might be wrong, if it's a child then at least the mother or family member would be with them, you're going to need a nurse or doctor and you have two pilots. We'll have to see how that pans out, they may be the ones apologizing for the mistake.

 

[RaleighGuy]

I don't know about that, they might be wrong, if it's a child then at least the mother or family member would be with them, you're going to need a nurse or doctor and you have two pilots. We'll have to see how that pans out, they may be the ones apologizing for the mistake.

Post was deleted as the FAA X post said two, but link I posted above says 6, which is what I originally heard.

 

[Mark]

Sure seems like a catastrophic structure failure,wing snapped off etc.
I'm sure investigators will analyze debris field locations for evidence.
Walk that flightpath back during the day tomorrow.
Sure been a bad week for local area aviation

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

What's a SQURT? (I don't speak Phillyese)

Better question is what's a SNOZZLE?

 

[RaleighGuy]

Better question is what's a SNOZZLE?

Because of the telescoping boom with a large nozzle on the end known as a “snozzle.”

 

[rf_patriot200]

Better question is what's a SNOZZLE?

The brother to a Snorkel ?

 

[trentbob]

Because of the telescoping boom with a large nozzle on the end known as a “snozzle.”

 

[trentbob]

From the videos of the actual explosion, number one the jet was speeding straight down at high speed, almost seems like two explosions, one after another, I'm going to guess that the natural gas source that was ignited was probably the second larger explosion, it's over six row houses now that burned, jet fuel spilled over Roosevelt Mall. Many cars on fire.

If no one else passed away on the ground that is a miracle as again on a Friday night that particular area of Northeast Philly is very very busy with restaurants, movie theater, the mall and rush hour traffic. If there are no other fatalities, that is a miracle.

 

[brad24]

 

[rf_patriot200]

From the videos of the actual explosion, number one the jet was speeding straight down at high speed, almost seems like two explosions, one after another, I'm going to guess that the natural gas source that was ignited was probably the second larger explosion, it's over six row houses now that burned, jet fuel spilled over Roosevelt Mall. Many cars on fire.

If no one else passed away on the ground that is a miracle as again on a Friday night that particular area of Northeast Philly is very very busy with restaurants, movie theater, the mall and rush hour traffic. If there are no other fatalities, that is a miracle.

They reported that Medical plane was a Leer Jet, and was fully loaded with 7,000 gallons of Fuel too.

 

[kf8yk]

They reported that Medical plane was a Leer Jet, and was fully loaded with 7,000 gallons of Fuel too.

7,000 lbs maybe, not 7,000 gallons. A Learjet 55 has a max fuel capacity around 1,000 gallons.

 

[blantonl]

6.75lbs per gallon of Jet-A

 

[Coffeemug]

I did listen for a while over Broadcastify and I understood the Incident Command Post was near the Former Gimbel's building, but the Media last night was staged at the Former Sea Food Shanty. From what I have seen on TV, it barely clipped the old Merit Station. I'm sure glad that I don't live near now, I just imagine being on Patrol with Tacony East Boulevard Town Watch, because that would be a nightmare dealing with vehicle traffic being re-routed off of Cottman Ave. When I was on Town Watch, I've seen tragedy, but from what happen last night, what I've seen wasn't as severe. Of course, Tragedies no matter what scale, I'll say the ones I've seen was a picnic compared to this. The worst tragedy I've seen was the Crista Lewis murder at Russo Park / MAC Field. 11 May 1995.

 

[rf_patriot200]

7,000 lbs maybe, not 7,000 gallons. A Learjet 55 has a max fuel capacity around 1,000 gallons.

Lol, Oops my mistake.

 

[rgchristy]

I received this 2 hours ago:

City of Philadelphia Provides Updates on the Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia

This is a message from ReadyPhiladelphia.

A devastating plane crash occurred in Northeast Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall at Cottman and Bustleton Avenues on Friday evening, January 31, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m. A private Learjet 55 – a medical transportation jet – departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport with two passengers, a mother and daughter, and four crew members were killed in the tragic crash. As more information is released about the reason for the crash, this blog will be updated. More:City of Philadelphia Provides Ongoing Updates and Statements to Keep Residents and Media Updated about the Plane Crash Tragedy in Northeast Philadelphia | Uncategorized


Click here for more information on this alert.

 

[tvengr]

None of the news reports I have seen mention the plane hitting a natural gas line.

 

[trentbob]

None of the news reports I have seen mention the plane hitting a natural gas line.

I'm not surprised to hear that but to give you a quick layout of the area. Large commercial area of box stores, movie theaters restaurants and a main thoroughfare Roosevelt Boulevard that goes into Broad Street and City Hall out to the suburbs in Bucks County. It's also very residential with row homes.

The main utility provider for these homes is the Philadelphia Gas Works, PGW. Also it hit a row of six row homes, don't know the total of structures destroyed but it's a lot more than that.

I guess there's no need for me to mention that TV news sources are not the most accurate sources of news.

 

[tvengr]

I guess there's no need for me to mention that TV news sources are not the most accurate sources of news.

Thanks! I had to put on my glasses to read that. What was the source of that statement? I can't believe TV news not being accurate.

 

[BinaryMode]

Here's the rewind. What ever happened happened quick. Since it is a medical plane they would have oxygen aboard...

1.7 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

My condolences to all those involved.

 

[joey123]

Here's the rewind. What ever happened happened quick. Since it is a medical plane they would have oxygen aboard...

1.7 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

My condolences to all those involved.

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