City to host emergency community meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. to connect with residents & businesses who have been impacted
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia today continued to share updates on the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, January 31. This continues to be an ongoing investigation and the scene remains active.
The City and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker were joined in Northeast Philadelphia by U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as they were briefed, toured the impact site, and hosted a press conference to share the latest information with the public.
Mayor Parker, Secretary Duffy and Governor Shapiro walked the crash site along Cottman Avenue near the Roosevelt Boulevard, examined the plane’s impact crater, and attended a briefing with Philadelphia Police, the Office of Emergency Management, Philadelphia Fire Department, Managing Director’s Office, Department of Streets and other state and federal partners.
“I want to thank Secretary Sean Duffy for being here with us in Northeast Philadelphia today,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “We know the Secretary’s busy schedule, and appreciate the time he has taken to support our city. Thank you to Governor Shapiro, who’s been by our side since the moment this tragedy happened. We’re holding an emergency community meeting Wednesday. Working together in a collaborative intergovernmental way, we will restore this neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia.”
During the briefing, Mayor Parker updated on the current number of casualties and injuries from the plane crash. Six people aboard a Learjet died in the crash. They were all Mexican citizens. A seventh person, a motorist, has died as well.
A total of 24 persons were injured in the crash. Four remain in the hospital. Two are in critical condition, and two were upgraded to stable condition overnight.
Road Closures & Openings
As the response and investigation continue, road closures are in effect and will continue to be subject to change. Following updates are as of the evening of Monday, February 3:
Roosevelt Boulevard: All lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard are now OPEN in both directions.
Cottman Avenue: Portions of Cottman Avenue remain CLOSED due to the ongoing investigation.
Community Town Hall Meeting
A Community Town Hall will take place this Wednesday, February 5, at 7 p.m., at Solis-Cohen Elementary School, 7001 Horrocks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The Parker administration will provide information about the crash to residents, along with links to services that they may need.
The City and its partners continue to make resources and services available to the victims and those impacted by the crash and will continue to assess the need for additional resources as the response continues. At this time the following resources and services are available:
Mental Health Services
Mental health services are available through the City’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) for anyone impacted. Call 988 or visit DBHIDS.org.
Shelter
The City Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region are operating a 24-hour shelter for those impacted at Samuel Fels High School, located at 5500 Langdon Street in Northeast Philadelphia. Red Cross disaster workers are there to assist anyone who’s been displaced by this tragedy. At this time, donations are not being accepted.
Public Transit Service Impacts
Due to impacts to SEPTA bus routes there are currently detours in place. Passengers may experience delays and cancellations. Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page online at septa.org. SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on X (formerly Twitter) @septa_social.
Schools
All School District schools in the area are open. School officials say that students will be excused the incident delays their daily commute to school. No charter schools were impacted at all.
Property Damage Assistance
Services are available for those who experienced property damage. Property owners can call the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region at 1-800-Red-Cross for property damage support or for help in filing a claim.
Business Services & Information
The City’s Department of Commerce continues to assist local businesses. Businesses facing operational challenges due to local road closures and the investigation can contact the Department of Commerce’s Mayor’s Business Action Team by calling 215-683-2100 or emailing business@phila.gov.
Business owners and employees looking to access their workplace inside the response zone, from Bustleton Avenue to the Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue to the mall storefronts, can gain access to their location. You can enter the area via the southbound outer lane of Roosevelt Boulevard at the Macy’s entrance. From there, a Philadelphia Police escort will take you to the place of business. Anyone seeking access must produce identification prior to being escorted.
«This investigation is still active and ongoing. But Philadelphia is resilient and Northeast Philadelphia is strong,” Mayor Parker said. “We will recover — by working together and caring for one another. That’s what we mean by ‘One Philly, a United City.’”
“This tragic incident has deeply impacted our entire city. I am extremely proud of our officers, who have been working hard on the ground since the moment the crash occurred—supporting rescue efforts, securing the surrounding area, and ensuring the safety of everyone involved,” said Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones and to all those injured or displaced by this terrible event. The Philadelphia Police Department will continue working side by side with our local, state, and federal partner agencies throughout the response and investigation, and we remain committed to doing everything in our power to help our community heal from this tragedy.”
“We are working with over 30 agencies, nonprofit organizations, in addition to our City Departments and they are the best in business,” said Adam K. Thiel, Managing Director, City of Philadelphia. “But what has been most striking is neighbors helping neighbors during this time of crisis.”
Stay Updated
Residents impacted by the aircraft incident can text RECOVERPHL to 888-777 to get the latest updates and information sent straight to their phones.
The City will continue to provide updates on this post on Phila.gov. Follow the Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter) for urgent updates and notifications. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
