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Southend plane crash victims died from severe head injuries Southend plane crash victims died from severe head injuries
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People described seeing a fireball at the airport after the crash following take-offPeople described seeing a fireball at the airport after the crash following take-off
Two pilots and a medic died of severe traumatic head injuries when their plane crashed after take-off, an inquest heard.Two pilots and a medic died of severe traumatic head injuries when their plane crashed after take-off, an inquest heard.
The Beech B200 Super King Air plummeted to the ground at about 16:00 BST on 13 July at London Southend Airport. The Beechcraft BE20 crashed just before16:00 BST on 13 July at London Southend Airport.
Capt Danny Franken, 53, first officer Floris Rhee, 24, and flight nurse Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, 31, died at the scene.Capt Danny Franken, 53, first officer Floris Rhee, 24, and flight nurse Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, 31, died at the scene.
A fourth victim - emergency paramedic Dr Mathias Eyl, 46 - was also killed, but Essex Coroner's Court was told his preliminary cause of death was still pending.A fourth victim - emergency paramedic Dr Mathias Eyl, 46 - was also killed, but Essex Coroner's Court was told his preliminary cause of death was still pending.
Senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said: "What happened in Southend was an absolute tragedy.Senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said: "What happened in Southend was an absolute tragedy.
"My heart goes out to the family, friends and loved ones of all the victims of this terrible crash.""My heart goes out to the family, friends and loved ones of all the victims of this terrible crash."
Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz was on her first day working as a flight nurse when she was killedMaria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz was on her first day working as a flight nurse when she was killed
Witnesses described seeing a fireball when the plane, which was a medical evacuation aircraft, crashed to the ground.Witnesses described seeing a fireball when the plane, which was a medical evacuation aircraft, crashed to the ground.
DNA analysis and dental records had to be used to help identify the victims, and DNA was used as primary evidence to identify Dr Eyl.DNA analysis and dental records had to be used to help identify the victims, and DNA was used as primary evidence to identify Dr Eyl.
Capt Franken and Mr Rhee were from the Netherlands and Marco Rietvelt, the managing director at flight operator Zeusch Aviation, said they were "highly-skilled" pilots and "popular members" of the team.Capt Franken and Mr Rhee were from the Netherlands and Marco Rietvelt, the managing director at flight operator Zeusch Aviation, said they were "highly-skilled" pilots and "popular members" of the team.
The light aircraft crash unfolded at London Southend Airport just after take-offThe light aircraft crash unfolded at London Southend Airport just after take-off
Dr Eyl worked for the German Red Cross and the charity said he was "not only a reliable doctor, but above all a special person".Dr Eyl worked for the German Red Cross and the charity said he was "not only a reliable doctor, but above all a special person".
Ms Rojaz Ortiz, who was born in Chile but moved to Germany, was the "kindest soul", according to friend Anna Smith.Ms Rojaz Ortiz, who was born in Chile but moved to Germany, was the "kindest soul", according to friend Anna Smith.
The group were on their way back to Lelystad in the Netherlands, having flown to Southend-on-Sea from the Greek capital Athens, via Pula in Croatia.The group were on their way back to Lelystad in the Netherlands, having flown to Southend-on-Sea from the Greek capital Athens, via Pula in Croatia.
The inquest was adjourned until 15 June next year.The inquest was adjourned until 15 June next year.
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