NTSB: Releases Video and Images of Deadly 2025 Philadelphia Medevac Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has released more than 1,500 pages of factual records, videos, and images from the January 31, 2025, Learjet 55 medevac crash in Northeast Philadelphia. The Mexican-registered air ambulance was carrying an 11-year-old patient, her mother, two pilots, and two medical crew members when it went down shortly after takeoff. The plane climbed to about 1,600 feet before entering a violent left-turn dive at speeds exceeding 275 mph. Eight people died in the accident—six aboard the aircraft and two on the ground—while more than 20 others were injured.

Newly released footage from surveillance cameras, dashcams, and bystanders captures the rapid takeoff, the sudden dive, the impact, and the massive fireball that followed. The images provide a detailed visual record of the final moments of the flight. Investigators noted that the cockpit voice recorder had been non-functional for years prior to the crash. Despite the extensive new material, the NTSB has not yet determined the probable cause of the accident.

The release marks a significant update in the ongoing investigation into one of the more serious aviation incidents of 2025. The Learjet was operating as an air ambulance bound for Mexico when the catastrophic sequence began just after departure. Ground impact and the resulting fire caused additional casualties and injuries beyond those on the aircraft. The volume of documents and media now available offers the public and investigators a clearer picture of the event’s timeline and severity.

As the investigation continues, attention remains focused on the technical and operational factors that may have contributed to the loss of control. The non-working cockpit voice recorder has already drawn scrutiny, given its long-standing inoperative status. Families of the victims and aviation safety experts will be examining the new materials closely for any additional insights. The NTSB’s latest release keeps the focus on establishing a full factual foundation before any final conclusions are reached.