Philadelphia: A small plane with two people on board crashed near a shopping centre in Northeast Philadelphia. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed that a Learjet 55 was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport when it crashed at about 6:30 p.m. FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the incidents with NTSB leading it. Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro said that he talked with the Philadelphia Mayor about the incident and is closely assessing the situation. “I’ve spoken with @PhillyMayor and my team is in communication with @PhillyPD @PhilaOEM and @PhillyFireDept We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly,” Josh Shapiro wrote on X. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management confirmed on social media that there was a “major incident” occurred in the reported crash area. “Major incident near Cottman and Busselton Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia across from Roosevelt Mall. Roads closed in the area including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard. Avoid the area,” Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management wrote on X. According to the New York Times, videos on social media showed vehicles on fire and a large emergency response from authorities. No information is yet available about casualties, New York Times reported.
