Beechcraft B200 Super King Air Crash at London Southend Airport
Date & Time:
July 14, 2025, around 4:00 PM local time
Aircraft & Operator:
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Aircraft: Beechcraft B200 Super King Air
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Registration: PH-ZAZ
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Operator: Zeusch Aviation (Dutch company)
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Flight Number: SUZ1
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Route: Departing London Southend (on a flight that originated in Lelystad, Netherlands)
What Happened
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The aircraft crashed seconds after takeoff from London Southend Airport.
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Eyewitnesses reported the plane banked sharply left, flipped, and crashed headfirst, producing a fireball visible from miles away.
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Emergency crews arrived on the scene within minutes.
Flightradar24 Data Insights
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Maximum altitude reached: 175 feet
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Vertical speed: 129 feet per minute
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Ground speed: 96 knots
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The data suggests a critical failure during the initial climb phase, shortly after lifting off the runway.
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The same plane had completed several flights over the weekend, including trips to Greece, Croatia, and Germany, before the accident.
About the Aircraft & Operator
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The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air (PH-ZAZ) is a luxury private plane with seating for up to eight passengers.
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Operated by Zeusch Aviation, a Dutch company specializing in medical evacuation services and organ transplant flights.
Statement from Zeusch Aviation
“We can confirm that Zeusch Aviation flight SUZ1 was involved in an accident today at London Southend Airport. We are actively supporting the authorities with the investigation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.”
