Small plane crash in Philadelphia

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We learned today about another victim who was in a car that was set on fire when the plane crashed. The 9 yr old boy managed to escape but was on fire. He's now in critical condition in a hospital in Boston with severe burns.

Wishing both of these young boys blessings and a full recovery.

9-year-old burned in Philly plane crash critical at Boston hospital: ‘He’s going to push through’

 

The person who died on the ground was a 37 yr old male from Philadelphia. He was found in a car.

Victim killed on the ground in Northeast Philadelphia plane crash identified - 6abc Philadelphia

 

Cottman Ave has now reopened and customers and employees have returned to the Roosevelt Mall for the first time since the Friday night crash.

Cottman Ave. reopens to traffic area of medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia; Roosevelt Mall also opens - 6abc Philadelphia

 

A 10 yr old boy who was seriously wounded has had successful surgery to remove a piece of debris the embedded into his head as he shielded his 4 yr old sister in the car they were riding in with their father. He's a bit of a local hero now.

Boy Injured in Philly Plane Crash Wakes Up, Asks If He Missed Super Bowl

Andre was in a car with his father and siblings when the plane crashed near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia. He was struck in the head by metal as he shielded his 4-year-old sister from the debris.

Local news station 6 ABC reported that a bystander on the street took off his shirt and applied pressure to Andre's head. Philadelphia Police took Andre to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he underwent surgery. Doctors initially told Andre's family that the boy would never walk again.

"He wanted to know if he missed the Super Bowl," Domico told Fox 29. "He was really concerned about that—how was his sister, and 'did I miss the Super Bowl?'"

Andre's father, Andre Howard Jr., told outlets that his son first asked, "Daddy, did I save my sister?"

After confirming that his sister was fine, he asked what day it was. When Howard responded Monday, the 10-year-old asked, "We didn't play yesterday, did we?"

Howard said, "No, you didn't miss the Super Bowl."

 

Edited February 6 by susieice

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AJ Brown kept his promise to 10 yr old Andre Howard, who survived the plane crash when a piece of debris was embedded in his head. Andre underwent brain surgery to remove the plane fragment. Brown went to meet the boy and his family at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, bringing the Lombardi Trophy with him for the boy to see.

Eagles star A.J. Brown visits 10-year-old who shielded sister in Philadelphia plane crash

Eagles WR A.J. Brown surprises boy who protected sister after Philadelphia plane crash - 6abc Philadelphia

Edited February 14 by susieice