Plane crashes in Philadelphia, igniting inferno near homes and mall

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Plane reportedly crashes in Philadelphia

Fox News anchor Bret Baier has the latest on the incident on ‘Special Report.’

A small plane reportedly crashed on a street near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Friday night.

The crash happened at about 6:30 p.m. after a Learjet 55 with two people on board took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

Rescue crews respond to a plane crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X / @lika_4649)

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There is no word yet on victims who may have been injured on the ground.

The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, according to the FAA.

Rescue crews respond to a plane crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X /@KeeleyFox29)

The City of Philadephia posted on X, calling the incident “major.”

“Major incident near Cottman and Bustelton Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia across from Roosevelt Mall,” according to the post. “Roads closed in area including parts of Roosevelt Boulevard. Avoid area.”

A video shows the plane loudly crashing in the distance, with a burst of light covering the area.

Rescue crews respond to a plane crash in northeast Philadelphia. (X /@KeeleyFox29)

Crews are battling multiple house and car fires resulting from the crash near the 2900 block of Cottman Avenue, officials confirmed.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation and the FAA will assist.

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The wreck comes just days after an American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.