The airport is closed after the plane crashed into a fireball Events
The morning of the accident the plane had taken off from Pula, Croatia, and arrived safely in Southend Events
One witness said the pilots of the small plane had waved at children just moments before it crashed Events
Passengers due to travel on Monday are advised to contact their airline Events
London Southend Airport to remain closed after ‘fireball’ crash South China Morning Post Events
Witnesses describe the aircraft leaning to the left shortly after takeoff before crashingLondon Southend airport has been closed and flights cancelled after a small plane crashed into a fireball shortly after takeoff.The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed about 4pm on Sunday, soon after taking off from the airport, which is in Essex. The plane was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it, according to witnesses and photos circulating on social media. Continue reading... Events