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Four people killed in small plane crash at London airport

Four people killed in small plane crash at London airport

Summary

Four people died when a small plane crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport. None of the victims are believed to be British. Investigators are looking into what caused the accident.

Key Facts

  • Four people died in a plane crash after leaving London Southend Airport.
  • The plane was a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air owned by Zeusch Aviation.
  • The flight had previously traveled from Athens, Greece, to Pula, Croatia, and was heading to the Netherlands.
  • All victims onboard were not British citizens.
  • The plane caught fire moments after takeoff.
  • London Southend Airport was closed following the crash.
  • The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident.
  • The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air is commonly used for various types of flights worldwide.

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