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Southend plane crash: Second victim named as 'warm and honest' doctor
Southend plane crash: Second victim named as 'warm and honest' doctor

Daily Mirror

time19 hours ago

  • Daily Mirror

Southend plane crash: Second victim named as 'warm and honest' doctor

The second victim of the horror plane crash at Southend Airport yesterday has been identified. The names of the passengers have not been officially revealed by authorities, but Essex Police yesterday confirmed two pilots and two passengers on board the medical transport plane had been killed. Dr Mathias Eyl, 46, was one of the four onboard a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, according to Essex Live. Essex Police previously confirmed all four passengers were believed to be foreign nationals. It's thought two Dutch pilots and a Chilean nurse were also onboard. It's understood the plane had dropped a patient off at Southend and was due to return to its base. Witnesses told of seeing a 'fireball', while images of fire and black smoke were shared on social media. The airport will stay closed until further notice. Dr Eyl, 46, is reportedly from the Kleinmaischeid municipality in Germany. He was described as 'a doctor, companion and friend' in a social media tribute translated into English. It added: 'With his warm, honest, and humorous nature, he has not only provided medical assistance, but shaped our community. 'He was a man who listened, tackled and encouraged. Exactly when it came down to it. His commitment was not taken for granted, his loss is immeasurable.' Lisa Fitzsimons of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said 'it is too early to speculate' on what may have caused the crash. Essex Police said the aircraft "got into difficulty" shortly after take-off at around 4pm on Sunday, crashing within the airport boundary. "If there are safety lessons to be learned, we will make recommendations that aim to prevent a similar accident occurring," Ms Fitzsimons said. They added: "Our focus is on getting physical evidence from the site and interviewing witnesses. Our thoughts are with families and friends of everyone involved." A spokesperson for Zeusch Aviation previously said: "It is with deep sadness that we confirm there were no survivors among the people on board flight SUZ1. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims, their families, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. "Zeusch Aviation continues to fully cooperate with the relevant investigative authorities and is providing all possible support to those affected. Further updates will be shared as new information becomes available."

Nurse Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz who died in Southend plane crash 'was on first day in job'
Nurse Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz who died in Southend plane crash 'was on first day in job'

ITV News

time19 hours ago

  • ITV News

Nurse Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz who died in Southend plane crash 'was on first day in job'

A nurse who was among four people killed in a plane crash in Southend was on her first day in the job. Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz, 31, was on board the private medical jet that went down in flames after shortly after take-off on Sunday. Originally from Chile, Ms Ortiz was a German national, and is believed to have been on her first day on the job, according to reports. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise 7,500 euros for her family to help with the costs of repatriation and funeral services. Organiser Julia Estaben wrote on the fundraising page: "The death of our beloved Feña, in a tragic accident is still under investigation by the authorities. "In the midst of this difficult time, we want to organize ourselves to support her family. This process entails many unexpected expenses - transfers, paperwork, possible travel, and everything necessary to give her a proper send-off." The medical transport plane bound for the Netherlands crashed at around 3.48pm. According to a document that lists passengers, Ms Ortiz was on board along with two Dutch pilots, who also died. It is believed the fourth passenger was another nurse. The team had dropped off a patient in Southend and was due to return to its base in the Netherlands. Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands, said in a statement on Monday: "It is with deep sadness that we confirm there were no survivors among the people on board flight SUZ1. "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims, their families, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time." "Zeusch Aviation continues to fully cooperate with the relevant investigative authorities and is providing all possible support to those affected.'Witnesses told of seeing a 'fireball', while images of fire and black smoke were shared on social media. Lisa Fitzsimons of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was "too early to speculate' on what may have caused the crash. London Southend Airport remains closed on Tuesday.

Southend plane crash: Everything we know as victims named and airport closed
Southend plane crash: Everything we know as victims named and airport closed

The Independent

time20 hours ago

  • The Independent

Southend plane crash: Everything we know as victims named and airport closed

Southend Airport remains closed after a small aircraft crashed close to the runway and burst into flames, killing four people. Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, 31, a German citizen born in Chile, was reportedly on her first day as a flight nurse on board the small aircraft when it came down in an explosion after take-off on Sunday afternoon (13 July). A Dutch pilot and co-pilot, along with one other person, were also on the Beech B200 Super King Air, operated by Zeusch Aviation, which specialises in medical evacuations.

Plane that crashed in UK was medical aircraft owned by Dutch IT millionaire
Plane that crashed in UK was medical aircraft owned by Dutch IT millionaire

Daily Mail​

timea day ago

  • Daily Mail​

Plane that crashed in UK was medical aircraft owned by Dutch IT millionaire

Four foreign nationals were killed in a plane crash at London Southend Airport after a small aircraft owned by an IT millionaire exploded into a fireball moments after take-off on Sunday. The plane, operated by the Dutch company Zeusch Aviation, is owned by Dutch man Con Zwinkels, who also piloted a Boeing 747 for Martinair, according to Dutch daily newspaper De Telegraaf. Essex Police chief superintendent Morgan Cronin confirmed that all four people onboard the plane were foreign nationals. Two Dutch pilots and a Chilean nurse were among those on board, according to a document which lists passengers. Cronin told a press conference: 'Yesterday afternoon, an aircraft which had landed here earlier in the day took off bound for the Netherlands. 'Shortly after take-off, it got into difficulty and crashed within the airport boundary. Sadly, we can now confirm that all four people on board died. We are working to officially confirm their identities. At this stage, we believe all four are foreign nationals.' It is also understood that the plane had dropped off a patient at Southend and was due to return to its base in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to four people killed saying his 'thoughts are with their families and loved ones'. Cronin added: 'Our detectives and forensic teams are working in parallel with air accident investigators, the Royal Air Force, Essex Fire and Rescue Service and London Southend Airport to build an accurate picture of what happened. 'To aid our investigation, the Civil Aviation Authority has put in place a significant air exclusion zone surrounding the crash site. 'We're also speaking with dozens of witnesses, some of whom have already provided video footage, and we'd like to thank them for their help. I know this would be an extremely distressing scene for them. 'I know there will be a lot of questions about what happened here yesterday. We are doing all we can to establish the facts and get those answers.' The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has launched an investigation into what caused the Beech B200 Super King Air to suddenly plummet to the ground. Lisa Fitzsimons of the AAIB said at this stage 'it is too early to speculate' on what may have caused the plane crash. She added: 'Our focus is on gathering the physical evidence from the accident site and interviewing witnesses. 'The remains of the aircraft will then be recovered to our facility in Farnborough, Hampshire, for further detailed investigation.' Ben Guppy, 34, who had taken his one-year-old daughter to the fifth floor of a nearby Holiday Inn hotel to watch the planes take off and land, told he saw the plane reach 'probably 50 meters off the runway' before it began tilting left. Describing the moment of impact, he said explained: 'My daughter was pointing at it and then it lifted to the left. The left wing came down, the ring wing came up. I thought he's keen to go left as soon as he takes off. 'He's banking hard left and then the next thing you know, it's like another handbrake turn. He went left so violently and I thought 'What is he doing?' He was only about 100 meters up by this point. 'And then he corkscrewed upside down into the floor, the plane was only in the air for seconds. I looked at it and the fireball went up, there was fire and smoke everywhere. Luckily my daughter was facing the other way.' A plane 'corkscrewing' refers to the moment an aircraft rapidly spirals to towards the ground. Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport in The Netherlands, confirmed its SUZ1 flight had been 'involved in an accident' at Southend Airport. The company was 'actively supporting the authorities with the investigation', adding: 'Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.' Zeusch Aviation's website says the plane can be used for medical flights to transport patients or organs. It has also been deployed for aerial mapping flights. The plane had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia on Sunday before heading to Southend. It was scheduled to return to Lelystad on Sunday night. London Southend Airport's chief executive Jude Winstanley said: Our staff are working closely with the emergency services and air accident investigators to support their work. I would like to thank them for all of their hard work during this period. 'We are in constant dialog with our operating airlines, and as I'm sure everyone will understand, the airport will remain closed until further notice. Passengers should contact their airline for information and advice.' Witnesses have told of the terrifying moment the plane crashed into a fireball as they watched on in horror. John Johnson, who was at the airport with his children and wife on Sunday, said they saw a 'big fireball' after the plane crashed 'head first into the ground'. Johnson told the PA news agency: 'We all waved at the pilots, and they all waved back at us. The aircraft then turned 180 degrees to face its take–off, departure, powered up, rolled down the runway. 'It took off and about three or four seconds after taking off, it started to bank heavily to its left, and then within a few seconds of that happening, it more or less inverted and crashed just head first into the ground. There was a big fireball. Obviously, everybody was in shock in terms of witnessing it.' He said he felt 'shaken up' and his thoughts were with the people on the plane and their loved ones. Terrifying: In one video circulating online, passengers were seen boarding with the crash billowing smoke on the other side of the runway

Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport
Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport

Yahoo

timea day ago

  • General
  • Yahoo

Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport

LONDON (AP) — All four people aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport are dead, police said Monday. Essex Police said work continued to formally identify the victims of Sunday's crash. "At this stage, we believe all four are foreign nationals," Police Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin told reporters. Britain's national news agency, PA, reported that a document listing passengers indicated that two Dutch pilots and a Chilean nurse were among those aboard. The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operated by Dutch firm Zeusch Aviation had flown from Athens, Greece, to Pula in Croatia before heading to Southend. It was due to return to its home base of Lelystad in the Netherlands on Sunday evening. The 12-meter (39-foot) turboprop plane came down moments after takeoff and burst into flames. 'At this stage, it is too early to speculate on what may have caused this tragic accident,' said Lisa Fitzsimons of Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch, which said it sent a 'multi-disciplinary team including inspectors with expertise in aircraft operations, human factors, engineering and recorded data' to the airport. London Southend is a relatively small airport, around 45 miles (72 kilometers) east of the British capital, used for short-haul flights. The airport remained closed on Monday with no word on when it would reopen. Zeusch Aviation operates medical evacuation and transplant flights as well as aerial mapping and private charters, according to its website. The company said that 'our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims, their families, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.' The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, first built in the 1970s, is an aviation workhorse used in a wide variety of roles around the world. In 2017, a plane of the same model crashed into the roof of a shopping mall in Melbourne, Australia, moments after takeoff, killing the pilot and four American tourists.

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