Dashcam Captures Moment of Deadly Plane Crash in Philadelphia

Several people were feared dead after a small plane crashed, caused an explosion and sparked multiple fires near homes and a shopping mall in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, January 31.

The crash happened near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, across from the Roosevelt Mall at around 6 pm, authorities said.

Dashcam footage from Chris Andro, captured on Roosevelt Boulevard about half a mile from the crash site, shows a large explosion as the the plane plummets to the ground.

The FAA said a Learjet 55 crashed after leaving Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to NBC Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM) said several roads in the area would remain closed as emergency services responded to the scene.

Governor Josh Shapiro said he and his team were communicating with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management and the Philadelphia Fire Department, and that his office was “offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.” Credit: Chris Andro via Storyful