Learjet 55 (XA-UCI) Crashes Near Roosevelt Mall After Departing Northeast Philadelphia Airport

On January 31st, 2025, a Learjet 55, registered XA-UCI, crashed near Roosevelt Mall on Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia shortly after departing Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) around 6 p.m. EST. The aircraft, operating under the “MEDIVAC” callsign, was conducting an air ambulance flight with a patient onboard en route to Springfield, Missouri. It was operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, a service specializing in air ambulance and medical transport.

Flight Details and Final Position

According to AirNav RadarBox data, XA-UCI's last recorded position was at 23:07:05 UTC (6:07 p.m. EST). At the time of the last contact, the aircraft's latitude and longitude were 40.0519 and -75.0590, close to Roosevelt Mall. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft tragically went down.

Casualties and Damage

Initial reports indicate multiple casualties, though the exact number of injuries remains unclear. The FAA has confirmed that two individuals were aboard the aircraft when it crashed. However, a local Fox News affiliate reported that at least six people perished, creating confusion over the total number of casualties. The crash also led to fires breaking out in several nearby residential buildings.

Investigation Underway

Authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have launched an investigation into the crash. The FAA released a statement:

"A Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. local time on Friday, January 31st, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. There were two people on board. The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates."

Tracking Data and Additional Information

The flight’s tracking history and logs can be accessed via AirNav RadarBox:

• Flight Data: XA-UCI Flight Details

• Log: XA-UCI Log