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Two killed as eight-seater plane crashes and bursts into flames in Essex Two killed as eight-seater plane crashes and bursts into flames in Essex
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Two people died when a light aircraft crashed in a field in Essex on Saturday morning, police have confirmed. Two people have been killed after a plane crashed in a field in Essex, police have confirmed.
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene of the crash in Chigwell shortly before 10.20am. Police and other emergency services were called to the scene of the crash in Chigwell shortly before 10.20am on Saturday.
The plane, which is believed to be an eight-seater Beech 200 King Air, was described as “100%” alight when fire crews arrived. The plane, which was believed to be an eight-seater Beechcraft King Air 200, was described as “100% alight” when fire crews arrived.
A police spokesman said: “We now believe there to have been two people on board the light aircraft which crashed in the field off Gravel Lane in Chigwell. Sadly they both died. The scene has been cordoned off. There are various road closures in the local area.”A police spokesman said: “We now believe there to have been two people on board the light aircraft which crashed in the field off Gravel Lane in Chigwell. Sadly they both died. The scene has been cordoned off. There are various road closures in the local area.”
Essex county fire and rescue service have also been called to the scene. A spokesman said: “On arrival crews reported that the aircraft was 100% alight. Crews are wearing breathing apparatus and using two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.” Essex county fire and rescue service were also been called to the scene. A spokesman said: “On arrival crews reported that the aircraft was 100% alight. Crews are wearing breathing apparatus and using two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.”
A spokesman for Stapleford Aerodrome, around five miles from the crash, said the aircraft’s route itinerary did not include its premises. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and the ground shaking as the aircraft came down.
More details follow … Ray Gibbs, who was at Woolston Manor golf club, told the BBC: “We were playing golf and heard a loud bang and the ground rumbled a bit, but we couldn’t see any smoke, so we’re not sure how far away it was.”
The plane crashed close to where members of the Guides were camping.
A spokeswoman said: “Our site is completely safe and unaffected by the crash. “They were about three fields away, so everyone is safe.”
Police are working with Air Accident Investigation Branch officers to determine where the aircraft took off and its planned destination.
A spokesman for Stapleford aerodrome, about five miles from the site of the crash, said the aircraft’s route itinerary did not include its premises.
People have been urged to keep away from the scene by police.