A tragic medical transport plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a pediatric patient, and left at least 19 others injured. The crash, which occurred on Friday, is currently being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who are examining debris from the site and searching for the plane's black box for more information.
The victims onboard the flight have been identified as Captain Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, patient Valentina Guzman Murillo, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna. In addition, a seventh victim who was in a vehicle near the crash also lost their life.
The scene of the crash, which covered 4-5 blocks, left several homes and vehicles severely damaged. Hospitals treated 15 people, with some being discharged, while others were admitted for further care. As the investigation continues, the NTSB is working to determine the cause of this devastating accident.