Plane crash near London claims life of German national
In a tragic incident, a plane crash at London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon has claimed the lives of four individuals, including a 46-year-old emergency doctor from the Westerwald region of Germany.
The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air business jet, operated by Zeusch Aviation, a Dutch company based at Lelystad Airport. The plane was destined for the Netherlands but crashed shortly after takeoff.
The victims included two Dutch pilots, a Chilean nurse, and the German doctor. The German Red Cross in Bad Marienberg confirmed the identity of the German national, who was a highly respected emergency doctor in the region.
Witnesses reported that the pilots waved to onlookers before takeoff, adding a poignant touch to the unfolding tragedy. The incident resulted in a large fireball and a tall plume of smoke.
Essex Police confirmed the crash to Deutsche Presse-Agentur, and the airport has been closed indefinitely as investigations into the cause of the crash continue. The airport serves around a dozen holiday destinations for EasyJet, and the temporary closure is expected to affect their operations.
The company has issued a statement, expressing their condolences and stating that they are supporting the ongoing investigation. Further details about the cause of the crash have not been released.
The crash has also affected flights to Berlin, as Southend Airport serves as a gateway to the German capital. The airport authorities and the investigation team are working diligently to establish the cause of the accident and ensure the safety of all passengers in the future.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
[1] Source: BBC News, "London Southend Airport plane crash: Four dead after business jet crashes", 2023-03-12. [3] Source: Deutsche Welle, "German doctor among victims in London Southend Airport plane crash", 2023-03-12.
- The business jet involved in the tragic accident at London Southend Airport, operated by Zeusch Aviation, was a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air.
- The aviation incident, which claimed the lives of four individuals, including a 46-year-old emergency doctor from Germany, affected flights to Berlin, as Southend Airport is a gateway to the German capital.
- The crash has also impacted EasyJet's operations at the airport, which serves around a dozen holiday destinations.
- The crash has generated general news coverage and has been confirmed by Essex Police, resulting in the indefinite closure of the airport for ongoing investigations into the cause of the accident.
