A chilling doorbell video captured the dramatic moment a small jet crashed near Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Mall just 30 seconds after takeoff on Thursday. Flames erupted as the aircraft vanished from radar at 1,600 feet, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky. 🚨
Local resident Maria Lopez shared footage showing an \"orange flash and booming sound\" as the plane went down. First responders swiftly blocked roads, while bystanders filmed the chaotic scene. \"It felt like a scene from a movie,\" said Lopez. Investigators are probing the cause, with flight data being analyzed.
✈️ Aviation experts note the crash highlights rare but critical safety challenges in regional air travel. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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