Beech B200 Crash at Southend Airport Sparks Massive Fireball and Emergency Response
A small passenger plane crashed shortly after departing Southend Airport on Sunday, resulting in a massive fireball and an immediate response from emergency services. The aircraft, identified as a Beech B200, was en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands when the crash occurred.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by flames rising into the sky just after the aircraft took flight. Emergency teams quickly arrived at the scene, leading to the evacuation of nearby areas, including Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, due to their close proximity to the crash site.
Essex Police confirmed an ongoing emergency operation at the location. A police spokesperson stated, “We are working with all emergency services at the scene now, and that work will be ongoing for several hours.”
The cause of the crash remains undetermined at this time, and no information on casualties has been released. Investigators from the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) are expected to conduct a thorough examination of the site.
The incident has unsettled local residents, raising concerns about flight safety in the vicinity, particularly as Southend Airport has experienced an increase in regional and chartered flights in recent months.
