Jet Rescue Air Ambulance Issues Statement Following Philadelphia Crash
“At this time, we cannot confirm any survivors,” the company said. The aircraft was carrying four crew members and one pediatric patient.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance has released an official statement following the tragic crash of one of its aircraft near Philadelphia on Thursday evening. The announcement comes as part of ongoing updates regarding the incident, which involved a Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, that went down shortly after takeoff.
According to the company’s statement, the aircraft was carrying four crew members and one pediatric patient at the time of the crash, which occurred around 7:25 p.m. EST. No new details regarding the cause of the crash or the status of those on board have been confirmed.
“At this time, we cannot confirm any survivors,” the company said, adding that the names of those involved will not be released until their families have been notified. The statement emphasized the company’s immediate concern for the families of the crew, the young patient, and any additional victims who may have been affected on the ground.
Emergency response teams remain active at the scene.