A plane carrying six people has crashed in a residential area of Philadelphia causing chaotic scenes on the ground.
The Learjet 55 aircraft departed the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening and been travelling to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before it lost control shortly after takeoff.
The jet was caught on doorbell footage hurtling to the ground before exploding in a large fireball after less than a minute in the air.
The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that there were six people onboard the jet. It is unclear if they managed to eject or were able to escape.
Police sources told CBS that there were several injuries being reported to them on the ground. It is not yet known whether there have been any fatalities.
Emergency services are on the scene battling the flames from the collision.
The aircraft appeared to hit several buildings and cars in the area leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The plane, a Learjet 55, had been travelling to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri after departing the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening
Emergency services are currently on the scene battling the flames from the collision
Flightradar data says the plane had reached an altitude of 1,650 feet before reporting a vertical drop of -11,008 fpm.
The site also points to the aircraft being registered to a company under the name Med Jets.
Officials in the city said that police and fire crews are on the scene, with nearby roads being closed.
Cherelle Parker spoke with reporters but said she was unable to confirm the number of fatalities in the crashed.
Parker also said that houses and cars had been impacted by the crash and urged people to stay inside while crews worked the scene.
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency are advising locals to stay away from the area.
Governor Josh Shapiro posted on X saying: ‘I’ve spoken with @PhillyMayor and my team is in communication with @PhillyPD, @PhilaOEM, and @PhillyFireDept.
‘We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.
‘We’ll continue to provide updates as more information is available.’
First responders work the scene after what witnesses say was a plane crash in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency are advising locals to stay away from the area.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman also said: ‘I’ve been in contact with @Philly Mayor and awaiting further information on the tragic small plane crash in Northeast Philly.
‘For folks in the area, please follow guidance from local officials and police officers.’
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The NTSB will lead the investigation.
The crash comes just days after an American Airlines passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter over Washington DC.
All 67 people in both the helicopter and the plane perished in the horrific midair collision.
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