Philadelphia, PA – In a devastating turn of events, a medical air ambulance crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, killing all six people on board and one person on the ground. Authorities have now identified the victims of this high-impact tragedy, which included an 11-year-old child who had just completed medical treatment.
The ill-fated flight belonged to Jet Rescue Air Ambulance and was carrying six individuals, all from Mexico, when it went down on a busy street. The deceased have been identified as Captain Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, copilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, 11-year-old Valentina Guzman Murillo, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna.
Valentina had recently undergone treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital and was on her way home when the tragedy struck. A seventh victim, a bystander on the ground, also lost their life, adding to the heartbreak of an already devastating accident.
Disturbing footage from a doorbell camera captured the final moments before the aircraft crashed, sending shockwaves through the local community. Investigators are now working tirelessly to determine the cause of the accident, with early reports suggesting a catastrophic failure that led to the high-impact crash.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, a well-known international air medical transport company, has expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims. We are fully cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation,” a spokesperson said.
Local officials and emergency responders arrived swiftly at the crash site, but tragically, there were no survivors aboard the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are leading the investigation to uncover what went wrong.
As the community mourns this shocking loss, questions remain about the safety protocols of medical air transport. Families of the victims are now left grappling with an unimaginable loss, hoping for answers in the wake of this devastating tragedy.
