A medical plane carrying a sick child, her mother, and four others crashed into a neighborhood in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire. The accident happened at night, shocking residents and leaving a trail of destruction.
The plane was flying a child to a hospital for treatment. Suddenly, something went wrong, and the aircraft crashed into houses. People nearby heard a loud explosion and saw flames spread quickly.
Officials are still investigating, but they believe the crash may have been caused by engine failure or bad weather.
There were six people on board:
A young child needing medical care
The child’s mother
Two medical workers
The pilot and co-pilot
Sadly, no one survived the crash.
Rescue and Firefighting Efforts
Firefighters and police arrived quickly and tried to put out the fire. Many homes were damaged, and some people in the area were injured from the smoke and flames.
People in the neighborhood described the moment of the crash:
"I heard a big bang and then saw fire everywhere," said one resident.
"It was scary. We tried to help, but the fire was too strong," said another.
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) are working to find out why the plane crashed. They are looking at the plane’s maintenance records, weather conditions, and flight details.
People in Philadelphia are coming together to help. Local charities and organizations are providing food, shelter, and medical aid to those who lost their homes.
