London Southend Airport will remain closed until further notice after a plane crashed in what witnesses described as a "fireball".
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Southend airport remains closed
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Emergency crews arrived at the scene soon after the crash was reported. (Photo via @PolitlcsUK/ X)Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: After a small aircraft crashed at London’s Southend Airport on Sunday, killing 6, the airport has been closed pending further investigation.
Emergency response : Emergency crews arrived at the scene soon after the crash was reported. The East of England Ambulance Service said it sent four ambulances along with several other emergency response vehicles. Fire services were also involved in the response.
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Flights cancelled: Following the crash, the airport’s website showed that at least five international flights were cancelled. There was no immediate statement from airport authorities about whether operations would resume later in the evening. Investigations into the cause of the crash are expected to continue, with police and aviation officials likely to assess the scene in the coming hours.
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Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Four killed in small plane crash at London Southend Airport
A small plane crash near London's Southend Airport claimed four lives on Sunday, according to Essex Police. The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, operated by Dutch firm Zeusch Aviation, burst into flames moments after takeoff. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the victims were not British, and authorities are working to identify them.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Beechcraft King Air B200 involved in crash valued at up to £1.47 million
The Beechcraft King Air B200, the aircraft involved in the incident, is priced at up to £1.47 million, reported The Independent citing online sales listings. According to one listing, the plane accommodates six passengers along with two cabin crew, and the cabin stretches nearly 17 feet in length. The aircraft has a cruising speed of approximately 285 miles per hour, or around 290 knots.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Crash disrupts easyJet Flights at Southend; 10 cancelled, 1700 affected
Ten easyJet flights were cancelled on Sunday and Monday morning following the crash at Southend Airport, affecting around 1,700 passengers, as per The Independent. On Sunday evening, flights to and from Faro (Portugal) and Palma de Mallorca were grounded. The first three departures on Monday morning, to Malta, Palma, and Pisa, were also cancelled.
Two inbound easyJet flights were diverted on Sunday afternoon, reported The Independent. A flight from Gran Canaria held over the English Channel before rerouting to London Gatwick, while an arrival from Faro landed at Stansted Airport.
Under air passenger rights rules, easyJet is required to offer alternative transport, hotel stays, and meals where necessary.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Essex Police launch public portal for crash information
Essex Police have set up a public portal and phone line for anyone with information about the crash. Police chief superintendent Morgan Cronin said, as per The Independent, “In these very early stages it is vital we gather the information we need, and continue supporting the people of Essex.” He added, “We are working closely with all at the scene, as well as the Air Accident Investigation Branch, to establish what has happened today and why."
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Key facts and updates
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Pilots ‘waved at children’ moments before crash, eyewitness says
An eyewitness has described the moment the plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Southend Airport. John Johnson, who was at the airport with his wife and children, told The Independent, “We all waved at the pilots, and they all waved back at us.”
He said the aircraft lined up for departure before disaster struck: “The aircraft then turned 180 degrees to face its take-off, departure, powered up, rolled down the runway.” But seconds after taking off, it started to bank heavily to its left, and then within a few seconds of that happening, it more or less inverted and crashed just head first into the ground.”
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Beech B200 took multiple flights this weekend before crash
The Beech B200 Super King Air that crashed at Southend Airport on Sunday had completed several international flights over the weekend, according to flight tracking data cited by The Independent. The aircraft, registered PH-ZAZ, departed Lelystad in the Netherlands, where it is based, on Saturday. It then travelled to Memmingen in southern Germany, followed by a flight to Athens, Greece.
On Sunday morning, the plane flew from Athens to Pula Airport in Croatia before beginning its final three-hour journey to London Southend, The Independent reported. Operated by Dutch company Zeusch Aviation, the aircraft was configured as a luxury private charter with eight seats and was also used for medical evacuation and transplant services.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: More on the Beech B200 aircraft reportedly Involved
According to The Independent, the aircraft involved in the Southend Airport crash was a Beechcraft King Air B200, a US-made 12-metre plane commonly used for short-haul charter flights, medical evacuations, and light freight transport.
Registered as PH-ZAZ, the aircraft was operated by Dutch firm Zeusch Aviation, which specialises in medevac, transplant, and private charter services. The plane was configured with eight luxury seats and a leather interior, according to a commercial charter website.The Telegraph reported that the B200 model is turbine-powered, can carry over 20 people, and is popular for both private and medical missions.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Transport Secretary monitoring situation
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said her “thoughts are with all those involved” in the Southend Airport crash, reported BBC, and that she is “monitoring the situation closely” while receiving “regular updates.”
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: What has Essex Police said regarding plane crash investigation?
The Essex Police has launched a probe with the Air Accident Investigation Branch to establish the cause of the Southend Airport plane crash, where casualties are feared.
According to Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin, "We are working closely with all at the scene, as well as the Air Accident Investigation Branch, to establish what has happened today and why."
"In these very early stages it is vital we gather the information we need, and continue supporting the people of Essex," Cronin added.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Where was the plane that crashed in London headed to?
The crashed Beech B200 aircraft took off from the Southend Airport in London at about 3:48pm on Sunday and it was bound for was bound for Lelystad, a city in the Netherlands, according to flight-tracking service Flightradar.
Flightradar further informed that the operator of the crashed aircraft was Zeusch Aviation, a company based in Netherlands which specialises in medical evacuation services.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Police declare plane crash a ‘serious incident’ as people nearby evacuate the area
The authorities have declared the plane crash at London's Southend Airport as a "serious incident" and people nearby the airport and the incident site have been evacuated.
A police cordon at the airport site where the incident took place is poised to remain in place until Monday morning, to allow the emergency services to investigate the incident, the Essex police said.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: All about Beech B200 aircraft, reportedly involved in crash at Southend Airport
As per multiple reports, a Beech B200 aircraft is involved in the crash at London's Southend Airport. It is a small 12 metre plane. It was a luxury private aeroplane with eight seats and it was registered as PH-ZAZ.
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Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Zeusch Aviation confirms its aircraft involved in crash at London's Southend Airport
Netherlands Lelystad Airport based Zeusch Aviation has stated that one of its aircraft has been involved in the serious crash at the Southend Airport in London on Sunday.
Zeusch Aviation, in an official statement, said "We can confirm that Zeusch Aviation flight SUZ1 was involved in an accident today at London Southend Airport. We are actively supporting the authorities with the investigation and will provide updates on this page as more information becomes available."
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: All flights canceled, London's Southend Airport shut after plane crash
All flights to and from the Southend Airport have been canceled as the airport has been shut by the administration until further notice.
A police cordon is poised to remain at the airport at least until Monday morning, as emergency services carry out their work.
A spokesperson stated, "Due to a serious incident today at London Southend Airport, we regret to advise that the Airport is closed until further notice," The Independent reported.
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Watch: Huge fireball erupts in sky as small plane crashes
A small aircraft crashed shortly after take-off at London Southend Airport on Sunday, leading to a large fire and black smoke visible from the area. Emergency services rushed to the scene and remain at the site, according to the Associated Press (AP). Read More
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: London Southend Airport confirms serious incident
According to a post on X by London Southend Airport, “We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft. We are working closely with the local authorities and will be able to provide more information as soon as possible.”
Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Plane crash at London Southend Airport
A small plane crashed at London's Southend Airport on Sunday, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The airport confirmed a "serious incident" involving a general aviation aircraft, with Essex Police and other responders working at the scene. Images showed a plume of fire and black smoke emanating from the crash site, with nearby areas evacuated as a precaution. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with several flights cancelled due to the incident. (AP)
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