A small plane crashed in north-east Philadelphia on Friday evening, leaving several homes on fire, local law enforcement confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Two people were on the plane.
Fire officials confirmed that multiple structures were on fire following the crash around 6pm ET in the area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a statement at about 6.40pm, confirming the crashed plane was a Learjet 55 and that two people were on board.
“The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National airport in Missouri. The FAA and NTSB will investigate,” the FAA statement read.
It was unclear what led to the crash or the status of the two people. Police said people on the ground were reported injured as well.
Philadelphia governor Josh Shapiro posted on social media that he is in communication with the mayor and emergency responders. “We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.”
Videos posted on social media show a large explosion and a plume of smoke rising from the area.
This crash comes just two days after a commercial airliner collided with a military helicopter near Reagan Washington National airport outside of Washington DC, killing all 67 aboard both aircrafts.
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Article by:Source: Guardian staff and agencies
