The reliable Friday evening peace in Northeast Philadelphia suddenly ended because of a sudden disaster.
The medical transport jet crashed violently out of the sky when it appeared over Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.
When the aircraft hit the ground it exploded violently while causing fires throughout several nearby houses which also launched debris around the entire neighborhood.
Onlookers recounted the horrifying incident while remaining in state of shock and disbelief.
A resident driving along the street observed the aircraft when it struck the building structure before the entire structure exploded.

The surrounding sky became brightly illuminated as I stopped my vehicle immediately. The eyewitnesses pointed out that the entire sky became bright due to the incident.
The arriving emergency personnel fought hard against the blazing flames while providing medical help to the casualties.
A major incident declaration from Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management resulted in closing roads and implementing a unified emergency response plan.
Local authorities instructed citizens to stay clear of the impacted zone while they reported any discovered pieces of debris through calling 911 due to safety concerns.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the aircraft belonged to Learjet 55 model operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance.
The aircraft took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at 6:06 p.m. and its intended route was Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri.
The plane was supposed to conclude its medical transport service in Tijuana Mexico before reaching its destination.
Radar contact with the plane disappeared just 30 seconds after the aircraft lifted into the air.

When disaster struck the aircraft it hovered at 1,600 feet but whatever forces were at play accelerated its descent toward the residential neighborhood below.
The aircraft carried a total of six people who included a young patient returning from U.S. medical assistance to Mexico.
A nurse doctor, paramedic and both pilots joined the physician mother in being among the passengers who perished in the doomed flight.
The group consisted entirely of Mexican nationals who had flown to America with the goal of reaching their homeland safely.
The operator of the flight Jet Rescue Air Ambulance mourned deeply about the devastating event.

The company expressed its top priority to support family members of the victim together with team personnel and their family members and everyone who suffered injuries on the ground.
The crash devastation reached every sector of the community spreading far beyond where the accident occurred.
Mayor Cherelle Parker officially confirmed the death of one person in a vehicle on the ground together with the sixJet Rescue Air Ambulance fatalities.
Fighters and the post-explosion house fires injured a total of 19 people in addition to the deceased aircraft passenger count.
A full investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board works to identify reasons behind the aircraft disaster.

The first reported theories indicate mechanical problems or a possible departure stall might have caused the catastrophe.
A previous aviation disaster struck American Airlines during the recent days following the same airline’s plane crash near Washington DC.
The airplane struck a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter which caused 67 fatalities while increasing public worries about flight safety.
Both recent aviation incidents have brought forward an immediate need for thorough evaluations regarding flights and safety regulations.
The community faces devastation following the incident so support teams have activated to help families affected by the catastrophe.

A shelter operates at Samuel Fels High School to provide instant support to residents who had to leave their homes due to the crisis.
Professional therapists provide counseling to survivors of the breathtaking sudden disaster.
Governor Josh Shapiro has given residents peace of mind by confirming that all aspects of the crisis receive active responses.
The people in attendance on the ground “not only want to address you directly but have been on the ground because they care about their neighbors” according to him.
Despite the overwhelming grief, the resilience and unity of the Philadelphia community stand as a testament to its strength.
Although Philadelphia mourns its citizens still ask questions about the catastrophic incident which shockingly devastated the entire community.
Feature Image Credit: (Reuters)