Plane crashes moments after takeoff outside London
SJ Singh/ Diaspora Correspondent/ royalpatiala.in News/ July 13,2025
A small business Jet bound for Netherlands crashes moments after takeoff from Southend Airport, Essex sending a fireball into the sky.
Southend Airport is an international travel hub about 35 miles east of central London in Southend-on-Sea.
“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” shared London Southend Airport on their official X account.
The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. local time, with Essex Police confirming they received reports of a collision involving a 12-metre (39-foot) aircraft.The eyewitnesses describing the incident a horrific crash that left them trembling.
The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed at around 4pm on Sunday, soon after taking off from Southend airport, and was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it, according to photos circulating on social media.
“I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. My thoughts are with everyone involved.” local MP David Burton-Sampson said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to be launched once emergency operations conclude.
