2025 – Jan 31. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance plane crash (6), Northeast Philadelphia, PA– 7
Compiled by Wayne Blanchard; last edit 2-7-2025 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/-
–7 NBC10 Philadelphia. “One week later: What we know about the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philly.” 2-7-2025.
Narrative Information
Feb 7, NBC10 Philadelphia. “It’s been one week since the devastating crash of a medical jet in Northeast Philadelphia, and information is coming in about the flight, the victims of the crash and how it’s impacting the community. From progress on the cleanup to new findings in the investigation, here’s what we know so far.
“On Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, just after 6 p.m., a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crashed along Cottman Avenue in front of the Roosevelt Mall near Roosevelt Boulevard.
“Officials said the plane was in the air for less than a minute before it crashed. That location is about 3 miles from Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
“The medical jet was transporting a child who had just completed treatment for a life-threatening condition, her mother and four others when it crashed, officials have said.
“Jet Rescue Air Ambulance identified the crew as Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo and paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla.
“The Government of Ensenada also identified the patient and her mother who were in the plane as Valentina Guzman Murillo and Lizeth Murillo Ozuna, respectively.
“Everyone aboard the flight was killed in the crash.
“Officials have said that all of the individuals on the plane were from Mexico. Guzman Murillo was being transported home, according to Jet Rescue spokesperson Shai Gold. The flight’s final destination was Tijuana after a stop in Branson, Missouri.
“Gold said this was a seasoned crew and everyone involved in these flights goes through rigorous training.
“No official cause of the crash has yet been provided.
“According to the flight tacker company FlightAware, the jet took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at 6:06 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.
“The air traffic controller made contact with the plane on departure and the pilot responded.
“However, shortly after takeoff, the air traffic controller repeatedly tried to make contact with the pilot again, but they got no response. The flight path shows the plane made it about 1,600 feet in the air before air traffic control lost contact.
“On Sunday, Feb. 2 investigators recovered the black box, or cockpit voice recorder (CVR), from the plane. It was located at the site of the initial impact — near Cottman Avenue and Rupert Street — at a depth of 8 feet in crater. The NTSB also recovered the aircraft’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS).
“On Monday, Feb. 3 in a visit to the site of the crash, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted the investigation is still ongoing into the cause of the crash and officials are still analyzing those devices as they seek answers. ‘We have agreed to be as transparent as possible with information as it comes out,’ he said.
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“In an update on Monday, Feb.3 Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said that officials now believe at least 24 people were hurt when the plane crashed in Northeast Philly. Also, she said, one person in a car was killed when the plane crashed near the Roosevelt Mall.
“On Wednesday, Feb. 5, officials confirmed the identity of the person who died in that vehicle as 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt of Philadelphia.
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“On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the National Transportation Safety Board finished their work at the site of the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia, Managing Director Adam K. Thiel revealed during a press conference.
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“Around 366 properties in Northeast Philadelphia were damaged by the crash, according to officials. Thiel said properties in the area remain damaged and warned anyone who was not a resident or business owner to stay away from the area as the restoration efforts continue….”
Source
NBC10 Philadelphia. “One week later: What we know about the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philly.” 2-7-2025. Accessed 2-7-2025 at: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/one-week-later-fatal-medical-jet-crash-northeast-philadelphia/4102885/