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Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia displaced countless residents, including Cornelius “CJ” Fannin, who lost his home and all of his belongings in the tragedy. CJ’s Story: Starting Over After Losing Everything CJ had just finished work when he learned the devastating news—his home had been destroyed in the fiery plane crash that claimed multiple lives and impacted 343 homes in the neighborhood. “As a single male with no family or support in the area, I find myself completely lost and homeless,” CJ shared on his GoFundMe campaign. “Everything I built over the years…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…

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by Jillian Pikora
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One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified Nearly a week after a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River, recovery teams have identified 66 of the 67 victims killed in the tragedy. Among those lost were rising young ice skaters, nationally recognized coaches, and a group of Maryland hunters—each leaving behind shattered families and communities. The NTSB, in coordination with the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage, recovering wreckage of the Bombardier CRJ700 on Feb. 3. NTSB But as of Tuesday night, Feb. 4, authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the final victim. “This effort was made possible through the…

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by Zak Failla
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Pennslyvania Man Among Four Who Died When Two Planes Collided In Florida: Authorities Pennslyvania Man Among Four Who Died When Two Planes Collided In Florida: Authorities
Pennslyvania Man Among Four Who Died When Two Planes Collided In Florida: Authorities A Pennsylvania man was among four people who perished when two small planes collided over a lake in Flordia on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, authorities say.  Randall Elbert Crawford, 67, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania was killed when one of Jack Brown's Seaplanes, a Piper J-3 Cub, collided with a Cherokee Piper 161 fixed-wing plane operated by Sunrise Aviation over Lake Hartridge near Winter Haven Regional Airport in Winter Haven, Florida shortly after 2 p.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.  Two victims from the other plane have been identified as Faith Iren…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS) Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS)
Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (Videos; Photos) Days after a train derailment in Ohio, the crash scene continues to burn so crews are doing a "controlled release" of "toxic material" to prevent an explosion— leading the governor of Pennsylvania to urge people at the border to evacuate.  Governor Josh Shapiro joined Gov. Mike DeWine in urging all of those within a one by to two-mile radius of East Palestine — to "evacuate immediately," first on Sunday then again he reiterated the plea on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.  pic.twitter.com/i3nuDQcIBq — Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 6, 2023 East Palestine: Residents living wi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Helicopter Pilot Injured In Reigle Airport Crash Helicopter Pilot Injured In Reigle Airport Crash
Helicopter Pilot Injured In Reigle Airport Crash A helicopter crashed at Reigle Airport in South Londonderry Township left one man injured on Saturday. Emergency crews were called to the airport for the crash around 6 p.m. and remained on the scene for four hours. The pilot, a 68-year-old Mechanicsburg man, was injured when the helicopter crashed, according to police. The man was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.

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by Jillian Pikora