Earlier this morning, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that seven people—the seventh person having been on the ground in a car—were killed from the deadly, tragic plane crash in Philadelphia that took place last night, January 31, 2025. She also confirmed at least 19 people are being treated for injuries at local hospitals. The private medical jet was transporting a pediatric patient, her mother and four crew members. Featured image accompanying article was captured on CCTV and shows the devastating neighborhood blaze that ensued.

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Peréz called for all to “unite in prayer” after the crash, saying in a January 31 statement, “My heart sank when I learned that an aircraft crashed at Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in northeast Philadelphia tonight.”
“This shocking tragedy comes with great loss, pain, and anxiety for the families of the crew and passengers as well as neighborhood residents and business owners whose evening was shattered with sudden violence,” Archbishop Peréz continued. “We pray fervently that God will bring comfort and healing in this time of anguish.”
Peréz prayed that the Blessed Mother would be with the first responders and emergency personnel and extended his gratitude for their service.
“Let us all unite in prayer and do what we can in the days ahead to share the compassionate love of Christ with those suffering as a result of tonight’s crash,” he said.
The plane, owned by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, crashed just after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. It was headed to Branson, Missouri, before its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico. The six passengers, who were all Mexican nationals, were killed, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
A representative of Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia said the child had received care at the hospital and was returning home with her mother.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post on X Saturday morning that “consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families” and “my sympathy goes out to their loved ones and friends.”
The tragedy comes just two days after an American Eagle flight collided with a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, killing 67 people.
Related Resources:
- City of Philadelphia – ongoing information about plane crash tragedy
- Catholic priest at crash site of deadly D.C. midair collision: ‘It was my duty’ to be there – Catholic Business Journal
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