Philadelphia, PA – A harrowing scene unfolded yesterday as a small passenger plane crashed near a residential neighborhood in Philadelphia, narrowly missing several homes and sending shockwaves through the community. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky. The aircraft, believed to be a twin-engine private
Philadelphia, PA – A harrowing scene unfolded yesterday as a small passenger plane crashed near a residential neighborhood in Philadelphia, narrowly missing several homes and sending shockwaves through the community.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky. The aircraft, believed to be a twin-engine private plane, went down shortly after takeoff, clipping trees and power lines before crashing in an open area just yards from nearby houses.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, battling flames as residents looked on in shock. Preliminary reports indicate multiple injuries, though the exact number of casualties has not been confirmed. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launching an immediate investigation.
Local resident Mark Johnson described the terrifying moment: “It sounded like a bomb went off. I saw the plane wobbling, then it just nosedived. It’s a miracle it didn’t hit more houses.”
Officials have cordoned off the area as recovery efforts continue. Power outages have been reported in the surrounding neighborhoods due to downed lines, and residents are urged to avoid the crash site while the investigation is underway.
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