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London Southend Airport partially reopens after plane crash that killed four

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Posted on July 16, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -London Southend Airport said on Wednesday that it has partially reopened on Wednesday after flights to and from the airport had been suspended following a plane crash that killed

London Southend Airport Partially Reopens Following Fatal Plane Crash

LONDON (Reuters) -London Southend Airport said on Wednesday that it had partially reopened after flights to and from the airport were suspended following a plane crash that killed four foreign nationals.

A U.S.-built Beechcraft B200 Super King Air plane had been bound for the Netherlands on Sunday when it crashed shortly after takeoff. 

Southend Airport, which is located about 35 miles east of the capital and used by easyJet to fly to European holiday destinations, reopened "for a small number of flights."

"Four easyJet flights will land at London Southend Airport this evening [and] Eastern Airways will also operate an empty positioning flight," the airport said in a statement on X.

Normal operations will resume from Thursday.

Police said in a separate update on Wednesday that searches by the Air Accident Investigation Branch were now complete and the aircraft was being "carefully dismantled to move into the next phase of the investigation."

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Diane Craft)

Key Takeaways

  • London Southend Airport reopens after a fatal crash.
  • Four foreign nationals died in the Beechcraft B200 crash.
  • EasyJet and Eastern Airways resume limited flights.
  • Air Accident Investigation Branch completes initial search.
  • Normal operations expected to resume Thursday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the suspension of flights at London Southend Airport?
Flights to and from London Southend Airport were suspended following a plane crash that killed four foreign nationals.
What type of aircraft was involved in the crash?
The aircraft involved in the crash was a U.S.-built Beechcraft B200 Super King Air plane.
When is normal flight operations expected to resume?
Normal operations at London Southend Airport are expected to resume from Thursday.
Which airlines are currently operating flights at Southend Airport?
Currently, four easyJet flights will land at London Southend Airport, and Eastern Airways will operate an empty positioning flight.
What is the status of the investigation into the plane crash?
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has completed its searches, and the aircraft is being carefully dismantled to move into the next phase of the investigation.

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