NTSB Releases Video of Fatal Philadelphia Plane Crash Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently published video footage of officials at the site of a tragic plane crash that occurred on January 31 in Philadelphia. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals and left 22 others injured.

The released footage, recorded on Sunday, captured the grim aftermath of the Learjet 55 crash. The area was marked by debris scattered across eerily-empty streets, yellow tape cordoning off the site, along with abandoned vehicles and construction barriers surrounding the wreckage.

One official was seen inspecting the rubble in a crater-sized hole left by the crash. Additionally, drone visuals revealed abandoned cars with broken windows covered in ash located several yards away from the impact site.

The crash involved a medevac jet that took place near Roosevelt Mall around 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening. The Learjet was departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, intended for a fuel stop in Missouri before continuing to Mexico.

According to Jet Air Ambulance spokesperson Shai Gold, a passenger on board was a young Mexican citizen in the U.S. for life-saving medical treatment. She was on her way back with her mother at the time of the crash.

In total, there were six people on the flight, which included four crew members. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker shared that as of Sunday, at least 22 individuals were injured, and the seventh fatality occurred while a person was in a car impacted by the crash.

"Five of the victims remain hospitalized currently, and three of them are in critical condition," Mayor Parker said during a press conference. "Out of respect for their families and loved ones, we have not disclosed their names. We ask that you keep them in your prayers."

Fires erupted immediately following the crash; however, Philadelphia fire officials managed to control the flames. Gold indicated that the aircraft was loaded with highly flammable jet fuel.

He also stated, "There is no indication that anybody survived, and by observing the debris field, I would be pleasantly surprised to learn otherwise."

The spokesperson remarked that both the pilot and co-pilot of the Learjet were very experienced, each accustomed to flying numerous missions a year.

On Sunday, the NTSB confirmed that investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from eight feet below the impact site. They also located the enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may hold vital flight data.

"Both components will be sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, DC for evaluation," the statement revealed. "Investigators have also recovered both engines, and wreckage recovery efforts will continue tomorrow. All the wreckage will thereafter be sent to a secure location in Delaware for further examination."

Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner, Alexandra Koch, and Lorraine Taylor contributed to this report.