A doorbell camera captured the deadly crash of a medical plane in Philadelphia, turning a quiet neighborhood into a scene of chaos, fire, and tragedy.
A doorbell camera in Northeast Philadelphia recorded the terrifying moment a medical plane crashed into a busy street, killing seven people, including a person in a car. The widely shared footage shows the impact and explosion as bystanders react in horror.
A netizen’s reaction to the reported plane crash in Philadelphia | Source: Facebook/fox29philadelphia
Recorded on January 31, the video shows two people standing outside, talking when a loud noise suddenly grabs their attention. They turn toward the sky just as an aircraft appears, plummeting rapidly before crashing nearby. The explosion briefly flashes white across the screen, followed by a thunderous blast. The witnesses rush inside for safety.
The chilling footage has sparked widespread discussion, with many describing it as surreal and deeply unsettling. “So scary. It’s like a scene out of a movie. I can’t believe this happened. Praying for everyone,” one user said.
Another shared, “I know it was a plane, but it doesn’t look like it. I’m sure it was the cloud coverage,but he way it appears out of nowhere and spikes into the ground. It seems like it’s moving way faster than a small plane can.”
Someone else sympathized, “I know this had to be very scary! My prayers to all the victims [sic] families of these plane crashes,” while another exclaimed, “Can imagine that being the scariest thing ever!!!”
Authorities confirmed that the Learjet 55 was carrying six passengers from Mexico, including a child who had spent months receiving medical treatment. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, erupting into a massive fireball that damaged multiple vehicles and homes, shaking the surrounding neighborhood.
A person in a car was also killed, bringing the total death toll to seven.
Investigators are examining the wreckage to determine the cause of the crash, with updates to follow.
