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Pediatric Patient's Air Ambulance Crash Followed by Scrutiny on Aviation Safety and Accountability

A Learjet air ambulance crashed in Philadelphia, killing all six on board. Investigations continue amid ongoing concerns over FAA safety protocols from a prior collision.

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  4. What we know about the Learjet crash in Philadelphia

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  5. As crash victims' families start calling lawyers, Trump's words may be evidence in suits

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  6. Medical jet carrying pediatric patient crashes in Philadelphia neighborhood

    The crash of the medical jet not only devastated the lives of those on board but also ignited a tremendous fire in a residential area, raising urgent concerns about safety in the vicinity of busy air traffic routes.

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  7. ‘Coming Down Like A Missile’: Former FAA Safety Rep Says Plane in Philadelphia Crash Appeared ‘100% Out of Control’

    The circumstances surrounding the Learjet 55 crash underscore the tragic reality of aviation incidents, where even the most skilled pilots find themselves in catastrophic situations beyond their control.

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  8. Near-misses were warning signs ahead of Washington crash

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  9. Plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze and unleashing a fireball

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  10. Over 40 bodies pulled from Potomac, some victims identified

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  11. ‘Wow’: Anderson Cooper Reacts With Total Shock at New Angle of Philly Plane Crash

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  12. Small jet crashes near Northeast Philadelphia mall in second air disaster this week

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  13. Plane with 6 people aboard crashes into Northeast Philly neighborhood

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  14. Plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze and unleashing a fireball

    The recent plane crash in Philadelphia highlights the tragic vulnerability of aviation safety, coming just days after another devastating air disaster, plunging the neighborhood into chaos and grief.

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  15. Air ambulance carrying 6 crashes near mall in Philadelphia

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  16. Air ambulance carrying 6 crashes near mall in Philadelphia

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  17. Medevac jet with 6 people on board crashes in northeast Philadelphia neighborhood

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  18. Plane crashes in large fireball near mall in Philadelphia; homes and businesses on fire

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  19. Plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze

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  20. Medical jet carrying six people crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire

    The tragic crash of a medical transport jet in a residential Philadelphia neighborhood raises grave concerns about aviation safety and the heart-wrenching loss faced by families of those on board.

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  21. Report: Plane Crash in Philadelphia Leads to Explosions, Homes on Fire

    The tragic plane crash in Philadelphia not only claimed the lives of six people, including a pediatric patient who had just undergone critical medical treatments, but also left a wake of destruction that underscores the urgent need for a thorough investigation into aviation safety.

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  22. Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

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  23. Plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze and unleashing a fireball

    The tragic crash of the medical transport jet underscores a horrifying moment for the community, as it not only threatens lives on board but also wreaks havoc on the densely populated neighborhood below.

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  24. Crashed Planes

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  25. Philadelphia Plane Crash Causes Fiery Scene; Multiple Homes Ablaze

    The tragic crash of a small plane in Northeast Philadelphia, moments after takeoff, highlights the urgent need for heightened safety measures in aviation, especially in densely populated areas.

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  26. Vets group blasts Trump plane crash comments as ‘shameful’

    The president's irresponsible comments not only undermine the dedication and capability of disabled veterans, but also disregard their significant contributions to society, echoing a troubling trend of disrespect towards those who serve.

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  27. Watch live: White House holds briefing with DC plane crash investigation underway

    The recent tragic plane crash serves as a critical moment for the Trump administration to confront scrutiny over its policies, particularly regarding diversity and inclusion in aviation safety.

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Jan 31st, 2025, 4:03 PM ET

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A Learjet 55 crashed shortly after takeoff in Philadelphia, killing all six aboard, including a pediatric patient and her mother. Eyewitnesses reported explosions and flames as the jet, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, went down close to homes in a residential area. The incident escalates scrutiny over FAA safety protocols, after a recent midair collision near Washington that resulted in 67 fatalities, where families are starting to file claims against the government, buoyed by admissions of fault from top officials including President Trump. Investigations into both crashes are ongoing, focusing on controller shortages and the need for safety protocol reforms.


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