A tragic plane crash near Philadelphia on January 31 has left devastation in its wake, with a fiery explosion caught on camera just moments after takeoff.

The Learjet 55, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, had departed from Philadelphia en route to Missouri before its final destination in Tijuana, Mexico. Onboard were six people: a young child from Mexico receiving urgent medical treatment, her mother, and four crew members.

Eyewitnesses and footage from dashcams and doorbell cameras captured the horrifying moment when the jet plummeted towards the ground just 30 seconds after takeoff. The impact caused a massive explosion, setting nearby buildings and vehicles ablaze.