India, July 13 -- A small passenger jet crashed shortly after takeoff from London Southend Airport on Sunday, triggering a massive fireball and thick plumes of smoke visible across Essex. The aircraft, a Beech B200 Super King Air en route to the Netherlands, went down just moments after becoming airborne around 4 pm.

A Beech B200 Super King Air is a twin turboprop aircraft that is known for its versatility and performance in the sky. According to air-tecm.com, the plane has an occupancy of 9 passengers with 2 crew members. This makes it a popular choice for both business and medical purposes.

The aircraft has a wingspan of 57ft with a wing area of 303sq ft and a height of 14 feet 10 inches. The B200 can reach a maximum cruising speed of...