Here's an overview of what is known regarding the victims involved in the medical jet crash that occurred in Northeast Philadelphia.

Here's an overview of what is known regarding the victims involved in the medical jet crash that occurred in Northeast Philadelphia.

A medical transport jet crashed into a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, January 31, 2025, shortly after takeoff, resulting in a devastating explosion that led to fires and extensive damage in the area.

The aircraft went down just 30 seconds after leaving Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which primarily facilitates business jets and charter flights.

While the identities of the victims have not been officially disclosed, more details about the individuals on board have emerged.

The jet was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, Missouri, before continuing on to Tijuana, Mexico, for its final destination.

Shai Gold, a spokesperson for Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the plane’s operator, informed NBC10 that the six onboard included a girl, her mother, a pilot, a copilot, a doctor, and a paramedic.

The child had recently received treatment for a life-threatening condition at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. Gold stated, “The patient was sponsored by a third-party charity for life-saving treatment in the U.S. She completed her course of care and was returning home. She fought very hard to survive, and sadly, this tragedy occurred on her way home.”

Shriners spokesperson Mel Bower informed NBC10 that the girl had just been discharged from the hospital on Friday. 

“The team in Philadelphia held a sendoff for her today,” he shared. “It’s always a significant yet emotional moment for us, and it’s been made even more poignant by this tragic outcome.” 

Due to privacy regulations, neither Gold nor Bower could disclose the child’s identity. However, Bower discussed the emotional toll the crash has taken on the hospital staff. 

“This is devastating news. Our patients feel like family to us. It's not just about the medical care; it encompasses the entire experience of working with them and their families,” he explained. “The care we provide goes beyond clinical aspects. It’s incredibly hard for us. Every child deserves to live their best life, and to witness one end so tragically is just heartbreaking.”

In addition to the six individuals on the jet, six others on the ground were injured in the crash. All were transported to Temple University Hospital's Jeanes Campus. According to a source, three of the victims were treated and released, while three remain hospitalized, with their conditions still undisclosed.

The injured include an 11-year-old boy with head injuries, a 31-year-old man also suffering from head injuries, and a 30-year-old woman with facial injuries, as reported by the source.