Southend Airport

News Technology
Ranks #42 on United Kingdom Trends
11.3k tweets today
Started trending 8 hours 28 minutes ago

About This Trend

Southend Airport is the site of a recent small plane crash in Essex, near London.

Why is it trending? A Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in a significant fire and smoke. Emergency services, including Essex Police and fire departments, are actively responding. The incident has drawn widespread media attention due to the dramatic visuals of the crash and its implications for aviation safety. Witnesses reported a large fireball, and videos of the crash are circulating widely online.