Plane crash.
Shortly after taking flying from Southnd Airport in Britain, a small passenger aircraft became a victim of the B200 accident. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft had left for Lelestad in the Netherlands, but caught fire after the takeoff, causing it to crashes near the runway.
According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft suddenly turned into a fireball. In the pictures going viral on social media, smoke and flames can be seen rising from the aircraft. People at the airport at the time of the accident said that a few minutes after the takeoff, the aircraft failed to lose control and crashed with a loud blast near the runway.
According to media reports, a Sex -Craft aircraft was seen crashed after a Sacraft aircraft took off the runway at Southend Airport after about 40 minutes.
I am aware of an incident at southend airport. Please keep the emergency services to do their work.
My thoughts are with everything involved.-David Burton-Sampson MP (@Davidbsampson) July 13, 2025
Rescue work continues after accident
As soon as the accident was reported, the Essex police, fire brigade, and ambulance service reached the spot and started rescue work. It is not yet clear how many people were riding in the aircraft, but the number of casualties is being confirmed by the local administration and aviation authority.
Statement from @Ssexpoliceuk Relating to the ongoing incident at @Southendairport
Essex Police Statement on Serious Incident at London Southend Airport
They have just posted the following:
We remain on the Scene of a Serious Incident at Southend Airport.
1/3-David Burton-Sampson MP (@Davidbsampson) July 13, 2025
Essex police said in an official statement, “We are reacting to the report of an aircraft accident at Southnd Airport. Our emergency services are present on the spot and trying to overcome the situation.
Investigation of the causes of the accident
Currently the cause of the accident is not known, but according to preliminary estimates, it may be a technical fault or engine failure. The airport officials have currently closed the runway and all the flights have been suspended and the investigation has started.
Passengers have been appealed to avoid any unnecessary journey and keep an eye on the updates being given on the airport website. An eyewitness passenger told, we heard a loud voice and saw that the aircraft was on fire. After that there was a scream everywhere.
