NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA – Hundreds of firefighters and first responders have descended on Northeast Philadelphia after a plane crash late Friday afternoon.
What we know:
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at Cottman Avenue and Bustleton Avenue near the Roosevelt Mall.
Witnesses reported multiple cars were on fire after the plane went down as neighbors nearby heard loud explosions.
There are reports from eyewitnesses who thought they were hearing thunder.
Plane crash reported in Northeast Philadelphia
Emergency crews are responding to a scene in Northeast Philadelphia where there are reports of a plane crash.
Viewer-provided Ring Doorbell video shared with FOX 29 shows what appears to be a plane in the distance falling out of the sky, followed by a large explosion with huge plumes of smoke.
Video shows apparent plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia
A FOX 29 viewer’s doorbell camera captured video of what appears to be a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
What they’re saying:
FOX 29’s Steve Keeley is at the scene and reports stepping over debris and observing several active fires within minutes of the crash.
A worker from a nearby business said he saw a “big old explosion of light from out of nowhere.”
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro posted a statement to X following the crash:
The crash comes just days after an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., claiming the lives of dozens.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information from this story is provided by law enforcement sources, witness accounts and original reporting by the FOX 29 team.
