London Plane Crash - July 2025
🔥 Dramatic Small Plane Crash Near London Southend Airport
On July 13, 2025, a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, operated by Zeusch Aviation, crashed just moments after takeoff from London Southend Airport, located east of the city.
Witnesses described the aircraft inverting mid-air and crashing nose-first into the ground, resulting in a massive fireball and thick smoke.
The plane was en route back to Lelystad, Netherlands, after completing a medical transport flight. Casualty details remain unconfirmed as the investigation continues.
🚨 Emergency Response & Airport Closure
Emergency services rushed to the scene around 4 PM local time. Local clubs near the airport, including Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, were evacuated.
Southend Airport was immediately shut down, and all flights were suspended indefinitely.
👀 Eyewitness Accounts
“It took off and about three or four seconds later, started to bank heavily to the left… then inverted and crashed head-first into the ground.”
✈️ Flight Details & Investigation
- Aircraft: Beechcraft Super King Air (Registration: PH-ZAZ)
- Flight: SUZ1 (Zeusch Aviation)
- Purpose: Medical transport
- Route: Athens → Pula → Southend → Lelystad
- Built: 1994
The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch is currently examining the crash site.
✅ Quick Summary
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | July 13, 2025 – Around 4 PM BST |
| Airport | London Southend Airport, Essex |
| Aircraft | Beechcraft B200 Super King Air (PH-ZAZ) |
| Flight Purpose | Medical Transport |
| Crash Description | Inverted and crashed after takeoff |
| Casualties | Not confirmed yet |
| Current Status | Airport closed, investigation ongoing |