Caught On Cam: Private Jet Crashes Moments After Takeoff From London's Southend Airport

Last Updated:July 13, 2025, 23:22 IST

A Beechcraft Super King Air crashed at London Southend Airport, causing a fireball and thick smoke. The aircraft, owned by Zeusch Aviation, was en route to Lelystad.

Private Jet Crashes Moments After Takeoff

A small business aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, triggering a massive fireball and dense black smoke that could be seen for miles across Essex. Emergency services remain at the scene of what police are calling a “serious incident."

The crash occurred just before 4 pm local time, with Essex Police confirming they received reports of a collision involving a 12-metre (39-foot) aircraft. The plane was reportedly a small business jet en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands.

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Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were on board, and details about casualties or injuries remain unclear.

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London, United Kingdom (UK)

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