The final moments before a medical ambulance plane crashed in Philadelphia on Friday night were captured in a haunting air traffic control tower recording, shedding light on the sudden catastrophe.
Bone-Chilling Transmission from Air Traffic Control
First obtained by Fox News Digital, the frantic audio from Northeast Philadelphia Airport reveals the sheer panic as operators realized something had gone terribly wrong shortly after the Learjet 55 took off.
One operator can be heard making desperate pleas for the medical transport jet to respond, while another anxiously asks, “What’s going on down there?” Moments later, the chilling response comes: “We have a lost aircraft. We’re not exactly sure what happened. The field is going to be closed so no inbounds-outbounds.”
Tragic Flight Details Confirmed
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that six people were onboard the doomed flight, including a pediatric patient. According to the agency, the aircraft was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before it was set to return to Tijuana, Mexico.
Eyewitness Footage Captures Horrifying Crash
Several videos captured the devastating moment when the medivac jet plummeted from the night sky and exploded upon impact. The aircraft erupted into a massive fireball as it hit the ground, sending debris across the crash site.
The jet was transporting a young patient and her mother, along with four crew members, before disaster struck.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash to determine the cause of the fatal incident. While no official findings have been released yet, aviation experts and federal officials are analyzing the aircraft’s final moments and reviewing air traffic control records.
As details emerge, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in air ambulance transportation. Families and loved ones of those onboard are currently awaiting further updates as the investigation continues.
