Which company owned the Learjet 55 that crashed in Philadelphia? Statement issued

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, a company based in Mexico, operated the Learjet 55, a medical jet that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31 at 6:30 pm local time. The plane which was on its way for a medical assignment, carried a female minor pediatric patient from Mexico, who was on her way back home after completing her treatment. The plane also carried her mother and four others and hit several buildings and cars in the crash area while exploding into a fireball.

The company issued a statement saying,

"At this time, we cannot confirm any survivors. No names are being released at this time until family members have been notified. Our immediate concern is for the patient's family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground."

As per the company's spokesperson Shai Gold, the jet was heading to Missouri for a stop with its final destination being Tijuana.

The company describes itself as "Mexico's leading, largest, and most experienced air ambulance service" that specializes in the transportation of pediatric patients.

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President Donald Trump reacts to the Philadelphia Learjet 55 crash

After the crash of the medical ambulance jet, Learjet 55, occurred in Philadelphia on January 31, President Donald Trump took to the social media site, Truth Social, expressing sadness,

"So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocenet souls lost. Our people are totally engaged. First responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all."

Footage circulated on social media shows a large mushroom-shaped fireball shooting into the sky. City law enforcement called the crash a "major incident" and urged residents to stay away from the affected area. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reported that "several dwellings and vehicles" were affected in the crash.' While addressing the press, Cherelle Parker said,

If you see debris, call 911. Don't touch anything. This is still an active scene under investigation. I am proud to note that all of our federal and state partners, they are either en route here or on the ground with us right now. We did see some neighbors who live in the surrounding community, just stay in your home. Again it's still an active scene and it's under investigation."

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a statement on X mentioned that he had spoken with Parket and local law enforcement and was offering all Commonwealth resources.