Philadelphia 76ers and Eagles star Lane Johnson lead the tributes after tragic plane crash Sports stars and teams have offered up thoughts and prayers after the tragic plane crash in Philadelphia on Friday night.
The plane departed the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening and was travelling to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before it lost control shortly after takeoff.
The plane, a Learjet 55, had been travelling to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri after departing the Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening.
The NBA team released a statement which read: 'Prior to tonight's game, we learned of a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Following the incident, Eagles star Lane Johnson wrote on X: 'Praying for the families and first responders of the Philly plane crash.'.
