A Zeusch Aviation medical flight crashed after takeoff from London Southend Airport on July 14, killing all four on board, including 31-year-old nurse Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz, two Dutch pilots, and another crew member.
Witnesses said the plane veered before crashing. Communities mourned, leaving flowers and honoring Maria’s dedication and compassion.
The tragedy highlights the risks air ambulance crews face. Zeusch Aviation expressed sorrow and is cooperating with investigators, while communities in the UK, Netherlands, and Chile pay tribute through memorials and scholarships.