Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Raul Meza Arredondo Death News: Philadelphia Jet Crash Victims Identified; Cockpit Voice Recorder Found
Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Raul Meza Arredondo Death New A tragic medical transport jet crash in Philadelphia on Friday has led to the deaths of six individuals, including a child and five crew members. The Mexico-based company operating the Learjet 55, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, confirmed the identities of the victims. According to company officials, the jet took off around 6:30 p.m. before it tragically plummeted shortly after departure.
The crash involved a child patient who had recently completed medical treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia for a condition that is difficult to treat in Mexico. Mexican officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed that all six individuals on board were from Mexico. The child, identified as Valentina Guzmán Murillo, had been receiving the treatment in Philadelphia. She was accompanied by her mother, Lizeth Murillo Osuna, who also perished in the crash.
Jet Rescue Air Ambulance confirmed that the four crew members who died in the crash were:
- Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales
- Copilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez
- Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo
- Paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla
In a statement, the Ensenada municipal government confirmed that Valentina Guzmán Murillo was the child receiving treatment, alongside her mother, Lizeth. Both were victims of the crash.
The crash had broader consequences for the community as well. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reported on Saturday that one person on the ground, who was in a car at the time, was also killed in the accident. The identity of this individual has not been made public.
In an update on Sunday, Mayor Parker revealed that 22 people were injured due to the crash, with five individuals still hospitalized. The accident caused significant property damage, with at least 11 homes and several businesses severely affected.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the crash, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a Sunday update, the NTSB confirmed that the cockpit voice recorder had been recovered from the impact site, buried about eight feet deep. In addition, the aircraft’s ground proximity warning system was found, which could contain valuable flight data to aid in the investigation.
NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy reported that the aircraft had reached approximately 1,500 feet before it fell to the ground. Homendy emphasized that there were no initial signs of distress during the flight, and the crash is classified as an accident. She also stated that a preliminary report on the incident would be released in about 30 days.
This devastating crash occurred just two days after the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in recent history. An American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided midair with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. The collision resulted in no survivors from either aircraft, further compounding the shock and sadness in the aviation community.
The medical transport jet crash in Philadelphia has shocked the local and international communities, with victims from Mexico and Philadelphia impacted by the tragedy. The NTSB investigation will continue as officials work to uncover the causes behind this devastating accident. Meanwhile, the victims’ families and the community continue to grieve the loss of life and deal with the aftermath of the crash.
