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Business Jet Crashes Near Roosevelt Mall In Philadelphia

First responders work the scene after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Reports from multiple law enforcement sources confirm that a business jet has crashed in northeast Philadelphia, near the Roosevelt Mall. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been in contact with the Philadelphia mayor and has offered all Commonwealth resources to assist in the emergency response.

The city's Office of Emergency Management has announced a 'major incident' near Cottman and Bustleton avenues, resulting in road closures in the area.

Pennsylvania Governor offers state resources for emergency response.
Business jet crash near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia.
Major incident declared near Cottman and Bustleton avenues.

This incident comes as authorities are still investigating a deadly collision that occurred about 150 miles northeast in the Washington, DC area. The collision involved an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

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