London Southend Airport Closed After Medical Plane Crashes Moments After Takeoff

Tragedy struck London Southend Airport on Sunday when a medical transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff, engulfing the area in flames. The incident has led to the airport’s closure.

Medical Transport Plane Down, Eyewitnesses Report “Big Fireball”

The aircraft, a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operated by Dutch company Zeusch Aviation under flight number SUZ1, had arrived from Athens, Greece, via Croatia before attempting its ill-fated departure from London Southend. Horrified eyewitnesses described seeing a “big fireball” as the plane crashed head-first.

Investigation Underway Following Devastating Crash

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.