Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the company that operated a medical transport plane involved in the fatal crash in Philadelphia on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of 7 individuals and injuries to 19 others, has stated that the aircraft had impeccable maintenance records and was piloted by highly skilled aviators.
According to Shai Gold, the managing director of corporate strategy and communications for Air Ambulance, there were no discernible issues with the airplane before the tragic incident occurred.
The maintenance records of the airplane were “impeccable” and the company goes by the book, following manufacturer specifications, according to Gold.
Investigators work the scene after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia on Saturday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
“They fly with passion, they take care of patients with passion, and they’re just world-class professionals,” Gold told the outlet.
That’s what makes the crash unusual, he said.
Investigators work the scene after a small plane crashed in Philadelphia on Saturday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
“The circumstances surrounding the immediate descent of the aircraft right after takeoff are highly unusual,” Gold explained. “I do not wish to speculate, but the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) will conduct a thorough investigation, and we must be patient and await their findings.”
The company said it will cooperate fully with the NTSB.
“We run a world-class operation and unfortunately, [Friday], it failed for reasons unknown to us,” Gold said.
