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Boy Survives Plane Crash, Returns Home for Christmas

1/31/2026

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Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, a 10-year-old boy, survived a Northeast Philadelphia plane crash that killed six people, including his father.
He sustained burns on 90% of his body.
His mother Jamie said he remembers the crash and his father's last words.
He returned home for Christmas after months of treatment.
His school community held fundraisers and offered support.

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Story summary

Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, a 10-year-old boy, survived a Northeast Philadelphia plane crash that killed six people, including his father.
He sustained burns on 90% of his body.
His mother Jamie said he remembers the crash and his father's last words.
He returned home for Christmas after months of treatment.
His school community held fundraisers and offered support.