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14-05-2025
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Boy Injured While Protecting Sister from Philadelphia Plane Crash Learns to Walk Again, Despite Being Told He Wouldn't
Andre Howard III was in a car with his siblings and his father when the deadly crash involving a medical transportation jet in Philadelphia occurred on Jan. 31 Andre III was injured while protecting his sister from the debris, and his family was told by doctors that the child may never walk again "You have to work hard and always protect people," a recovering Andre III told ABC affiliate WPVI almost four months after the incidentA 10-year-old boy who was injured while shielding his sister from a Philadelphia plane's falling debris almost four months ago is now speaking out about his scary ordeal and amazing recovery. "I just saw a big fire, and my dad told me to protect my little sister, and I tried to jump on her," Andre Howard III told ABC affiliate WPVI in an interview posted on Tuesday, May 13, about his experience. On Jan. 31, Andre III was in a car with his siblings and his father, Andre Howard Jr., when the crash — involving a medical transportation jet that left Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was heading for Missouri — occurred near a mall, WPVI reported at the time. All six people aboard the plane were killed. Andre III's father previously told WPVI that debris was flying everywhere. "My son … tells his little sister, 'Get down,' ' the elder Howard recalled at the time. 'And he grabs her, I hear the glass shatter. I turn around, there's a piece of metal sticking out of my son's head from the plane.' Andre III later said that he felt like he was experiencing a bad headache and the need to vomit when the debris struck. A good Samaritan took off his shirt to apply pressure to Andre III's head before the police took the family to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where Andre III underwent surgery. "They told us my son wasn't supposed to make it,' Howard Jr. told the outlet 'They also told us, 'They don't do children trauma.' But they did for us, which was nothing but God.' Andre III was later brought to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Doctors initially told the family the child may never walk again. But Andre III defied the odds as he underwent tests and surgeries while at the hospital. His physical therapy consisted of relearning how to walk and developing his motor skills again. "When they first told me [I wouldn't walk], I was sad,' Andre III told WPVI in his new interview. 'But now I'm not. I can move everything." He added, "I think it's the new me, because I got better at my game and basketball." Andre III's family previously called the child a 'hero' for protecting his younger sister. "To face death yesterday and speaking today, stepping up for his little sister,' Howard Jr. said around the time of the crash, "like I train him and his other little brothers to do off of instinct. He's my hero.' Andre III's heroic deed has brought him in contact with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown and recently retired Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for his message to people following his experience, Andre III told WPVI: "You have to work hard and always protect people.' The Soans Christian Academy, a Philadelphia school where Andre III and his siblings attended, had earlier launched a fundraiser to help the family. Read the original article on People
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14-05-2025
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Boy Injured While Protecting Sister from Philadelphia Plane Crash Learns to Walk Again, Despite Being Told He Wouldn't
Andre Howard III was in a car with his siblings and his father when the deadly crash involving a medical transportation jet in Philadelphia occurred on Jan. 31 Andre III was injured while protecting his sister from the debris, and his family was told by doctors that the child may never walk again "You have to work hard and always protect people," a recovering Andre III told ABC affiliate WPVI almost four months after the incidentA 10-year-old boy who was injured while shielding his sister from a Philadelphia plane's falling debris almost four months ago is now speaking out about his scary ordeal and amazing recovery. "I just saw a big fire, and my dad told me to protect my little sister, and I tried to jump on her," Andre Howard III told ABC affiliate WPVI in an interview posted on Tuesday, May 13, about his experience. On Jan. 31, Andre III was in a car with his siblings and his father, Andre Howard Jr., when the crash — involving a medical transportation jet that left Northeast Philadelphia Airport and was heading for Missouri — occurred near a mall, WPVI reported at the time. All six people aboard the plane were killed. Andre III's father previously told WPVI that debris was flying everywhere. "My son … tells his little sister, 'Get down,' ' the elder Howard recalled at the time. 'And he grabs her, I hear the glass shatter. I turn around, there's a piece of metal sticking out of my son's head from the plane.' Andre III later said that he felt like he was experiencing a bad headache and the need to vomit when the debris struck. A good Samaritan took off his shirt to apply pressure to Andre III's head before the police took the family to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where Andre III underwent surgery. "They told us my son wasn't supposed to make it,' Howard Jr. told the outlet 'They also told us, 'They don't do children trauma.' But they did for us, which was nothing but God.' Andre III was later brought to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Doctors initially told the family the child may never walk again. But Andre III defied the odds as he underwent tests and surgeries while at the hospital. His physical therapy consisted of relearning how to walk and developing his motor skills again. "When they first told me [I wouldn't walk], I was sad,' Andre III told WPVI in his new interview. 'But now I'm not. I can move everything." He added, "I think it's the new me, because I got better at my game and basketball." Andre III's family previously called the child a 'hero' for protecting his younger sister. "To face death yesterday and speaking today, stepping up for his little sister,' Howard Jr. said around the time of the crash, "like I train him and his other little brothers to do off of instinct. He's my hero.' Andre III's heroic deed has brought him in contact with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown and recently retired Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for his message to people following his experience, Andre III told WPVI: "You have to work hard and always protect people.' The Soans Christian Academy, a Philadelphia school where Andre III and his siblings attended, had earlier launched a fundraiser to help the family. Read the original article on People
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13-02-2025
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Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown visits 10-year-old Philly plane crash survivor in hospital
The Brief The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion A.J. Brown visited one of the survivors of the deadly plane crash that occurred in Northeast Philly January 31. Andre Howard III was hit in the head while protecting his sister during the Philly plane crash and underwent surgery. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver is following through on his word to visit the 10-year-old boy who was critical after a medical plane crashed in Northeast Philly January 10. The visit made for a heartwarming moment. What we know Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made good on a promise he made to a young boy severely injured when that medical jet crashed in northeast Philadelphia. Brown visited 10-year-old Andre Howard at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Wednesday with the Vince Lombardi trophy in tow. The backstory Andre Howard III was rushed to the hospital after his dad says he dived to protect his sister during the devastating plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31. The 10-year-old was hit by flying metal debris and had to have emergency brain surgery. He was in a medically induced coma. When Andre woke up, he asked if he missed the Super Bowl, which he didn't, and was able to watch the Eagles get the big win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brown heard about the boy's story while in New Orleans for the Super Bowl and said he would be playing for the hero boy on Super Bowl Sunday. Brown also promised to pay him a visit when he gets back to Philadelphia. A promise he kept. The Source The information in this story is from Andre Howard III's family and officials.
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05-02-2025
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Young Philly plane crash victim's first words after surgery: 'Did I miss the Super Bowl?'
The Brief Andre Howard III was hit in the head while protecting his sister during the Philly plane crash. After undergoing surgery, his first words were about his sister and the Super Bowl. Eagles star A.J. Brown promised to visit the young hero when he gets back to Philly. PHILADELPHIA - When they say Eagles fandom runs deep, they are definitely talking about this 10-year-old diehard fan and hero brother! What we know Andre Howard III was rushed to the hospital after diving to protect his sister during the devastating plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia last week. He was hit by flying metal debris and had to have emergency brain surgery. When Andre woke up, he only had two concerns - his sister and the Super Bowl! "He wanted to know if he missed the Super Bowl," said Kristen Domico, the director at the boy's school. "He was really concerned about that - how was his sister, and 'did I miss the Super Bowl?'" What they're saying A.J. Brown heard about the boy's story while in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. The Eagles wide receiver said he would be playing for the hero boy on Sunday, and promised to pay him a visit when he gets back to Philadelphia. The backstory Andre is one of many victims who were injured when a medical transport plane crashed along Cottman Avenue Friday evening. Mayor Cherelle Parker confirms at least 24 people were injured during the crash, in addition to the seven people who were killed. All six Mexican citizens onboard the plane perished in the crash. They were identified as Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, patient Valentina Guzman Murillo and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna. The seventh victim was killed on the ground, inside a vehicle. Their identity has yet to be released. An investigation into the cause of the crash continues as investigators sift through debris, and begin to analyze data after discovering the plane's "blackbox," which could reveal vital information. The Source Information from this article was provided by the family and school of Andre Howard III, social media and previous reporting by FOX 29.
