A Beechcraft B200 Super King Air turboprop (approx. 12 m long), operated by Zeusch Aviation of the Netherlands (flight SUZ1), crashed shortly after takeoff from London Southend Airport around 4 p.m. local time
Eyewitnesses saw the plane bank sharply, plunge, and explode into a massive fireball, with thick black smoke erupting into the sky
Emergency Service—including Essex Police, Ambulance services, and Fire & Rescue—responded swiftly. A nearby golf club and rugby club were evacuated as a precaution
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Airport & Flight Disruptions
Southend Airport suspended all operations “until further notice.” At least five inbound/outbound flights were cancelled, including several easyJet services to Faro, Malta, Pisa, and Palma
Around 1,700 passengers were affected by the disruption
Investigation Underway
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is on-site in coordination with Essex Police and airport authorities. Zeusch Aviation has confirmed involvement and is cooperating fully
No official information is yet available regarding the number of people on board, any injuries or fatalities. Recovery and analysis efforts will continue
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What We Don’t Yet Know
Exact casualty figures or injuries remain unconfirmed
The cause of the crash is not yet known—will depend on findings from flight data, witness interviews, and technical inspections
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What Happens Next
The AAIB will be conducting a thorough investigation, including flight-data and cockpit-voice recorder analysis, maintenance records, and interviews with the crew
Airport authorities will evaluate runway and safety infrastructure for possible improvements
Public updates will be released as new details become available
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In Broader Context
This incident is unrelated to the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad, India, which resulted in 229 fatalities. That was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and only one passenger survived
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