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London Southend Airport to fully reopen on Thursday after crash London Southend Airport reopens after four killed in plane crash
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Aerial video showed the plane crash site and wreckage Aerial video shows the plane crash site and wreckage
Flights have been allowed to resume at London Southend Airport three days after a plane crash that killed four people.Flights have been allowed to resume at London Southend Airport three days after a plane crash that killed four people.
The Essex facility was shut after nurse Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, the aircraft's pilot and co-pilot, and another person died there on Sunday. The Essex airport was shut after nurse Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, the aircraft's pilot and co-pilot and a fourth person died there on Sunday.
Four easyJet flights were allowed to land at the airport on Wednesday, with normal operations expected to resume on Thursday. Four EasyJet flights were allowed to land on Wednesday, with normal operations expected to resume on Thursday.
"Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives on Sunday," an airport spokesperson said."Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives on Sunday," an airport spokesperson said.
Witnesses described seeing a "fireball" when the Beech B200 Super King Air crashed and exploded shortly before 16:00 BST.Witnesses described seeing a "fireball" when the Beech B200 Super King Air crashed and exploded shortly before 16:00 BST.
The plane was operated by Zeusch Aviation, which specialises in medical evacuations and is based at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands.The plane was operated by Zeusch Aviation, which specialises in medical evacuations and is based at Lelystad Airport in the Netherlands.
It had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia, before flying to Southend ahead of another journey to Lelystad Airport. It had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia before flying to Southend ahead of another journey to Lelystad.
A timeline of how the light aircraft crash unfolded at London Southend Airport A timeline of the light aircraft crash at London Southend
A multi-authority investigation was launched after the crash, involving the Air Accidents Investigation Branch and the Royal Air Force. The fourth and final person on board has now been moved from the crash site.
A Essex Police spokesperson said victim identification was under way.
"It is complex work, overseen by a panel of experts which is chaired by HM coroner, and it is only when they are satisfied that the identities of those involved in the crash will be formally confirmed."
Ch Supt Morgan Cronin said: "I'd like to thank every agency involved in this complex investigative process.
"Additionally, thank you to London Southend Airport, Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Football Club – the impact of this and time taken is not lost on us, and their support is greatly appreciated."
A multi-authority investigation was launched after the crash, involving the Air Accidents Investigation Branch and the RAF.
"Throughout the course of this week, we have continued to support the air investigation team," the airport spokesperson said."Throughout the course of this week, we have continued to support the air investigation team," the airport spokesperson said.
They stressed it had been an "incredibly difficult time" for staff and passengers.They stressed it had been an "incredibly difficult time" for staff and passengers.
"The understanding and kindness shown by our local community has been incredible, and we are grateful for their support," they added."The understanding and kindness shown by our local community has been incredible, and we are grateful for their support," they added.
Essex Police said: "The aircraft is being carefully dismantled to move into the next phase of the investigation, being carried out in parallel with the Air Accident Investigation Branch."
Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz was one of four people who died in the crashMaria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz was one of four people who died in the crash
The four people killed in the crash have not been formally named, however, the BBC understands Ms Rojaz Ortiz was among the victims. The four people killed in the crash have not been formally named, although the BBC understands that Ms Rojaz Ortiz was among the victims.
Her friend Anna Smith told the BBC it was her first day as a flight nurse.Her friend Anna Smith told the BBC it was her first day as a flight nurse.
"She had a giving heart and was humble, and chose a profession that reflected that," Ms Smith. "She had a giving heart and was humble, and chose a profession that reflected that," said Ms Smith.
"She was so excited for this new job.""She was so excited for this new job."
Friends have set up a fundraising campaign to raise money to repatriate her remains to Chile, so she can be buried next to her father.Friends have set up a fundraising campaign to raise money to repatriate her remains to Chile, so she can be buried next to her father.
Ch Supt Morgan Cronin, from Essex Police, said the victims would be "treated with the utmost respect and dignity".
Writing on X on Monday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said their deaths were "terrible news".
Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.