Medical Transport Jet Crash in Philadelphia

SOURCE www.npr.org
A medical transport jet carrying a child patient crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff, leading to a fireball that engulfed several homes. All six people onboard, including a child with a life-threatening condition and her mother, were from Mexico. The crash resulted in fatalities, and the investigation is ongoing.

Key Points

  • Medical transport jet with child patient crashes in Philadelphia neighborhood.
  • All six people onboard were from Mexico.
  • Fatalities expected in the crash.
  • Investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Pros

  • Jet Rescue Air Ambulance provides critical air ambulance services globally.
  • The crew members undergo rigorous training for such missions.

Cons

  • The crash resulted in fatalities.
  • It was the second fatal incident in 15 months for Jet Rescue.