A medical transport plane has tragically crashed at London Southend Airport just after takeoff on Sunday evening, jolting nearby communities and disrupting air travel. Here’s a complete update on the incident as it unfolds.
🔥 What Happened
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Around 4:00 p.m. local time on July 13, a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air—used for medical transfers—plummeted shortly after takeoff and exploded into flames along the runway’s edge (confirming engine fireball and serious incident).
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Witnesses, including locals and golfers at a nearby club, reported a massive fireball with thick black smoke—one resident said, “I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Aircraft & Occupancy Details
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The aircraft was identified as a Beech B200 Super King Air, registered to Zeusch Aviation, and likely involved in a medical evacuation flight from Pula, Croatia, to Lelystad, Netherlands.
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The airline has confirmed cooperation with authorities, though the number of people onboard is not yet confirmed.
Investigation Underway
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Essex Police and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) are jointly examining the site to determine the cause of the crash.
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Emergency services remain on the scene into Monday as authorities work to clear debris and gather evidence.