2025 Philadelphia Learjet crash

On January 31, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m. EST (23:00 UTC), a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance performing a medevac flight from Northeast Philadelphia Airport to Tijuana International Airport with a stop at Springfield–Branson National Airport crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

 Background 

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) statement reported that a Learjet 55 operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance had recently departed from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport prior to the crash, en route to Springfield–Branson National Airport northwest of Springfield in Greene County, Missouri. The aircraft departed at 6:06 p.m.

Local weather data recorded by the National Weather Service indicated the presence of light rain, overcast and foggy conditions, and a  wind gust recorded just prior to 6 p.m. in Philadelphia.

 Investigation 
The FAA has announced that it would investigate the crash, with the lead of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB stated that an investigator had arrived on January 31 and more officials would arrive on February 1.

Former NTSB investigator Alan Diehl said possible causes of the crash include the maintenance of the Learjet or the experience of the crew.

 References 

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