Philadelphia plane crash, explosion caught on Ring video
Philly plane crash captured on Ring video
Residents fled into their home after a small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening. (Credit: LiveNOW from FOX viewer)
PHILADELPHIA - A new video reveals the moment when a small plane crashed down in Northeast Philadelphia late Friday evening.
The crash comes just days after an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., claiming the lives of dozens.
Ring video captures Philadelphia plane crash
What we know:
In the Ring camera video, obtained from a LiveNOW from FOX viewer, it shows what appears to be a plane in the distance falling out of the sky, followed by a large explosion with huge plumes of smoke.
The crash is followed by screams from nearby residents.
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The backstory:
Hundreds of firefighters and first responders descended on Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening after the plane crash in the area.
Witnesses said there were multiple cars on fire after the plane went down as neighbors nearby heard loud explosions.
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Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said that there were four crew members and two passengers, a pediatric patient and escort, on board. The FAA later confirmed that six people were on board.
Officials said the plane was on its way to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before crashing in Northeast Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m.
The FAA and NTSB will be investigating the incident.