Southend Airport plane crash latest as official issues ‘closure’ update | UK | News
Flight Hub’s CEO Jude Winstanley said London Southend Airport will be “closed until the next announcement after a deadly plane crash on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference at the airport in the afternoon, Winstanley said, orum I would like to give a sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who disappeared in the tragic incident yesterday on behalf of everyone at Southend Airport.
“We would like to thank our local community for the messages of support and understanding at this difficult time. Our staff is working closely with emergency services and air accident researchers to support their work. I would like to thank them for all their hard work.
“We are constantly in dialogue with our business airlines and I am sure that everyone will understand, the airport will remain closed until the next announcement. Passengers should communicate with their airlines for information and advice.”
Police said it fell shortly after 16:00 shortly after the departure. The plane was connected to Llystad in the Netherlands, a city east of Amsterdam.
Morgan Cronin confirmed that four people died in an accident.
Ch Supt Cronin says that they are all believed to be foreign nationals and that they are working to verify their police identities. “Those who die will be treated with maximum care and dignity.”
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which investigates civilian plane accidents and serious events in the UK, said that questions about what caused the tragedy were realized.
A spokesman said: “A multi -disciplined team, including aircraft operations, human factors, engineering and recorded data, came to the accident area yesterday afternoon.
“Today, questions continue.”
Royal Air Force, Essex County Fire Brigade and Recovery Service and London Southend Airport is working in parallel with AAIB to determine what is happening, BBC News Reports.
According to the news, the relevant aircraft was a beech B200 Super King Air.
Beech B200 Super King Airs, the owner of the Beechcraft brand Textron Aviation was approached for a comment.
Zeusch Aviation, the operator of the aircraft, said in a statement: “Zeusch aviation flight Suz1 today is involved in an accident at Southend Airport London.
“We actively support the authorities through the investigation, and we will provide updates on this page as more information is obtained.
The Dutch firm, “Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected.”
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