Southend Airport Plane Crash 2025: Jet Goes Down After Takeoff, Emergency Lockdown Imposed
A Beechcraft King Air B200 jet crashed moments after takeoff at Southend Airport on July 13, 2025, erupting into flames and triggering a full emergency lockdown. The tragic incident caused massive flight disruptions, passenger evacuations, and a multi-agency investigation. Here’s what we know so far.