Beech B200 Plane Crashes After Pilots Wave Southend Airport

A Beech B200 Super King Air operated by Zeusch Aviation crashed shortly after taking off from Southend Airport, Essex, en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands, creating a massive fireball witnessed by families nearby. Witness John Johnson described how pilots waved to children and families just before the aircraft took off, then quickly banked left and inverted, crashing head first into the ground within seconds. The crash occurred about 1,000 meters from nearby recreational sites, leading to precautionary evacuations of Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, though some evacuations were later called off. Witnesses reported feeling a strong heat wave and seeing a large plume of smoke at the crash site. Emergency services responded promptly, with Essex Police remaining on scene following the serious incident. Those present expressed shock and sadness for the victims and their families after witnessing the tragic event.