🔥 Southend Airport Tragedy: Beechcraft B200 Goes Down Moments After Takeoff

Sunday, July 13, 2025. A calm morning near London Southend Airport turned tragic in seconds. A Beechcraft King Air B200 , heading to the Netherlands, lifted off at 10:17 AM — and crashed moments later just beyond the airport’s edge. 🛬 "It Didn't Sound Right" Locals say the plane never seemed stable. “I was drinking tea when I heard the engines sputter — and then, just a blast,” said Alan Briggs, who lives near the airport. "Flames, smoke... total shock." 🔥 The Crash The aircraft veered left shortly after takeoff and slammed into open ground. A fireball erupted. Nearby homes shook. Emergency services reached the crash site within minutes. Details: ✈️ Aircraft: Beechcraft B200 Super King Air 🛫 Route: UK to Netherlands flight (Southend to Lelystad) 🕓 Time: 10:17 AM 📍 Location: Southend Airport perimeter, London 📉 Casualties: Pending confirmation ⚠️ Cause: Still under investigation ✈️ About the Aircraft The Beechcraft B200 is wide...