In a tragic incident on sunday afternoon, a small aircraft crashed at London's Southend airport, prompting an immediate large-scale emergency response and forcing authorities to shut the airport "until further notice."
Passengers with scheduled flights are advised to check with airlines for updates or alternative arrangements.
Aircraft Details & Flight Path
According to verified flight tracking data, the aircraft involved was a Beechcraft B200 Super king Air, operated by Zeusch Aviation, a company based at Lelystad airport in the Netherlands. The twin-turboprop aircraft had arrived earlier in the day from Croatia, and was departing for Lelystad at the time of the crash.Crash Response
The crash occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from Southend. Emergency services responded swiftly:- Four ambulances and several rapid response vehicles were dispatched by the East of england Ambulance Service.
- Units from the Essex County fire and Rescue Service were also present at the scene.
- Local police secured the area and began investigating the incident alongside the UK’s air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
Operator's Statement
The operator did not disclose the cause of the accident or further specifics on the crew or passengers.Airport Status
Following the crash, London Southend airport has suspended all operations indefinitelyPassengers with scheduled flights are advised to check with airlines for updates or alternative arrangements.
Investigation Ongoing
The UK air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been deployed to the scene and is leading the technical probe. Preliminary assessments, including flight recorder recovery and site analysis, are expected to begin immediately.
