In 2010, a four-year-old boy metal detecting with his father in Essex found a 16th-century gold pendant, weighing 8.68 grams and believed to contain a religious artifact.

As UK summers become increasingly dry, gardening experts are offering advice on which plants will survive and how to use grey water effectively. The head gardener of Beth Chatto's drought-tolerant gardens shares insights as parts of the Essex gardens turn brown.

A train derailment on the Essex to London route led to significant travel disruption, though over 60 patients checked by ambulance crews were discharged at the scene.

A second train derailment occurred in Essex, UK, less than 24 hours after a serious incident in East Sussex where two passengers were injured. Authorities are investigating if extreme temperatures contributed to the rail damage in the latest incident.

The two individuals killed in an aircraft crash in a field in Ongar, Essex, have been identified and pictured for the first time. An inquest heard that the aircraft 'unexpectedly crashed,' prompting the launch of a criminal investigation into the incident.

The owner of Indigo & Cloth discusses the urgent eight-week search for a new location after the business was given notice to vacate its premises on Essex Street, Temple Bar, after 15 years.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is projected to win a by-election in the Essex seat of Clacton, despite a national decline in his approval ratings, as local voters express strong support.

Essex Property Trust received an upgrade to a Buy-equivalent rating from Citizens following its second-quarter earnings announcement.

A seven-year-old boy, Musa Ahmed, has died a week after an incident off the Essex coast where he was pulled from the sea, following the deaths of his teenage cousin and her mother who tried to rescue him.

A fertilizer explosion at an industrial site in Essex, UK, resulted in a massive blaze, injuring 20 firefighters and destroying three fire engines. Emergency services responded to the significant incident.

Witnesses have described the heroic actions of a civilian swimmer who helped two children during a tragic incident at an Essex beach. The individual's quick thinking and bravery are credited with aiding the children amidst the unfolding emergency.

A teenager and a woman in her 40s have died after encountering difficulties in the sea off West Mersea beach in Essex, England, with three other individuals hospitalized, one in serious condition.

The chief executive of Wessex Water saw his pay package surge to £791,000, an above-inflation increase, even though the company was banned from paying bonuses due to sewage spills, sparking public and union criticism.

Footage captures the moment a young neo-Nazi was apprehended by undercover police during a fake arms deal in a Morrisons car park in Essex, UK.

Police were called to a serious incident near Mill Lane, Ongar, at 12:30 pm on Tuesday after a small aircraft crashed into a field in Essex.

A collection featuring some of the world's rarest records is being sold at auction in the United Kingdom by Martin Hughes, director of Wessex Auction Rooms in Wiltshire.

The Blaze extended their lead at the top, Durham climbed to third, and Lancashire decisively defeated Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup.

An article compares American Homes 4 Rent and Essex Property Trust to determine which real estate stock might be a better investment in 2026.

Millions of homes in London, Essex, and Kent are at risk of sinking as the UK's climate crisis worsens. This threat is attributed to the impacts of a heating climate.

Essex Police have received new information regarding West Ham co-owner David Sullivan. The nature of the information has not been disclosed, but it is being reviewed by authorities.

A Reform UK council leader has rejected Nigel Farage's call for a 'Hexit' referendum on Havering leaving London. Reform MP Andrew Rosindell also insisted the borough should have an option to rejoin Essex.

JPMorgan has increased its price target for shares of Essex Property Trust (ESS).

Archaeologists have discovered the Prittlewell burial, an intact Anglo-Saxon chamber in Essex, revealing high-status objects and challenging previous views of the 'Dark Ages'.

Misse Beqiri, ex-partner of 'The Only Way is Essex' star Jake Hall, expressed her 'unbearable' pain and shared an emotional tribute following his death on May 6 at the age of 35.

A massive blaze has been reported on Cortlandt Street between Holmes Street and Joralemon Street in Belleville, New Jersey, with videos of the incident surfacing.

Century Travel, represented by CEO Dan Essex and COO Vicky Lewis, was honored with the Top Producer EMEA Award at the prestigious AKTG 100 Club 2026 event in Chicago for its role as the official representative for Crystal Cruises in the Middle East and Cyprus.

A judge has ruled that statements made by the Essex police force about Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson could be defamatory, as she pursues legal action.

High-achieving siblings are embroiled in a £600,000 inheritance battle with their brother, Robert Chung, who lived in their parents' Essex home for over two decades until their deaths.

Chelsea legend John Terry, along with a consortium, has reportedly offered 14 million pounds to acquire a fourth-tier football club located in Essex.

A 19-year-old woman has died following a dog attack at a property in Essex, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old man on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.

Two restored ponds located on the Hertfordshire-Essex border in the UK are showing significant ecological recovery, with water returning and wildlife, including breeding newts, re-establishing.

During the renovation of an old building in Essex, England, a 33-year-old woman made a surprising discovery of an illegal tenant hiding beneath the floorboards.

Nigel Farage has expressed his hope that things are 'ironed out' for James McMurdock MP, hinting at a potential return for the fellow Essex MP.

Nigel Farage has declared he "will fight" the reorganisation of Essex council, a move a senior Conservative councillor criticized, stating Farage "knows nothing" about local government.

An analysis examines whether Essex Property stock is underperforming compared to the S&P 500 index.

Chloe Lewis, a celebrity from 'The Only Way is Essex,' had her request for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected after her son suffered a finger injury.

A DPD delivery driver in Essex, England, was filmed throwing a package to a second-floor balcony after an initial failed attempt, sparking criticism.

Nscale’s AI project still in use as depot ahead of pledged completion date – with planning permission filed after Guardian’s inquiries Revealed: UK’s multibillion AI drive is built on ‘phantom investments’ The press releases announcing a gleaming supercomputer on the outskirts of north London depict a glass and concrete building, rising from a tree-lined street. Accompanied by images of glowing blue robot faces, it looks like the centre of a technological revolution. By the end of this year...

Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Essex Property Trust (ESS), citing an uneven recovery in the multifamily housing sector.

The actor and comedian on using humour as his cheat code, his internal monologue and the teacher to whom he owes everything Born in Essex in 1979, Rufus Hound is a comedian, actor and broadcaster.

The youth minimum wage is set to rise over this parliament, but it’s putting off employers from hiring people into their first roles When Keir Starmer was 14 years old, he got a part-time job clearing stones from a local farmer’s field. At 16, Kemi Badenoch was flipping burgers and cleaning toilets in McDonald’s. Me, I waitressed at weekends from the age of 15 in an Essex pub owned by an ex-paratrooper with two formidable rottweilers roaming behind the bar, which was a life lesson all of its own. But whatever your first job may have been, there’s a reasonable chance it combined the thrill of hard cash with several mortifying mistakes and a crash course in handling stroppy customers, taking criticism more or less gracefully and moaning about it only out of earshot. Though teenage starter jobs have been in decline for decades – for reasons varying from academic pressures on sixth-formers to the rise of side hustles on Vinted that don’t show up in official statistics – everyone still has to start somewhere, even if it’s now more likely at 18 than 14. But getting that start is becoming harder than it was. Continue reading...

The Broomway in Essex is notoriously treacherous because of the quick-moving waters surrounding it. One delivery vehicle didn’t make it.

The closure of Essex University's Southend campus, once a symbol of hope for the 'left behind' town, is expected to have far-reaching consequences.

Wessex Water has announced its first hosepipe ban in 50 years, with the last such restriction implemented during the severe drought of 1976.

At 18 years old, the Earl of Wessex, nephew of King Charles III, will become the first member of the royal family to attend the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire full-time.

While much of the UK and Europe faces drought, a farm in Essex is maintaining green pastures for its cows, thanks to special grazing techniques.

James, the Earl of Wessex and son of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, is reportedly working for his uncle King Charles III in his first summer job before starting university.

The University of Essex has opened a new £2.5 million government-funded facility, including a dedicated cancer diagnostics laboratory, aimed at training biomedical scientists.

The Times advertises a job opening for a Senior Staff Nurse specializing in Oncology/SACT, located in Braintree, Essex.

A man has died after getting into difficulty and being rescued from the sea off Frinton, Essex, according to Essex Police.

Wessex Internet has been recognized as a 2026 Best of British Business for its significant impact on rural full fibre connectivity.

A shooting was reported at the Canyon Park McDonald's in Bothell, Washington State, on Friday, July 24, according to police. This follows a previous 'tragic incident' at an Essex beach, though the nature of the events remains distinct.

Police have closed an Essex beach and are warning people to avoid the Seaview Avenue and beach area of West Mersea as the coastguard responds to what has been described as a 'tragic incident,' though the nature of the event has not been disclosed.

An earnings preview outlines what to expect from Essex Property Trust's upcoming financial report.

A neo-Nazi from Essex has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for planning a mass gun attack, following an MI5 sting operation. The individual was found guilty of terror offenses.

Joe Murphy, the singer and bassist of the Essex pop-punk band Koopa, who made UK chart history in 2007, has died at the age of 46.

An article from Yahoo Finance provides an analysis on whether Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) represents a good stock buying opportunity.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has dropped its probe into the 'Essex Boys' traders, who were suspected of collusion in oil betting, after they offered to pay £1 million to charity.

The Conservative Party has gained seats from the Reform Party in recent by-elections held in Essex. Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returned to local politics following the results.

The Rochford LGBTQ+ community is fighting for Pride after the Reform-controlled Essex council banned the flying of Pride flags and holding related events, signaling they are not welcome.

Essex Police have arrested three teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing incident.

Essex Police have received new information regarding allegations against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, who has categorically denied all claims made against him.

Homes were evacuated and two individuals were arrested as Essex Police searched a property for explosives. Authorities stated that items found 'require specialist focus'.

An Essex woman, Emma Barnett, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her one-year-old son, whom she poisoned with a lethal cocktail of prescription medications in his baby bottle.

Bernstein, BofA, and Truist have increased their price targets for UnitedHealth, Cisco, and Essex Property Trust, respectively, following positive outlooks and recent financial results for the companies.

The Crouch Valley in Essex is rapidly gaining global recognition as one of the UK's most exciting new wine regions, with even French producers taking notice of its quality.

Comic book creator Jack Kirby will be honored with a street naming in his childhood neighborhood of New York on Monday, with a street in Manhattan's Essex Street area to be named after him.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is showcasing a more professional and sleek campaign approach, utilizing apps and activists, in local elections in Essex as a test for its future strategies.

Two teenagers were stabbed during a 'large scale fight' involving approximately 30 young people on a high street in Essex. Police reported that weapons were seen and used during the incident.

A 19-year-old woman in Essex, England, tragically died after being attacked by her own dog, which had been with the family for seven years, sparking shock and concern in the community.

Emergency services responded to an incident at an Essex house where a woman sustained serious injuries from a dog attack and subsequently died.

Tristan Essex, whose grandmother's body was kept at a bogus funeral home, expressed relief that Robert Bush, presumably involved in the case, would no longer be "walking the streets."

A 24-year-old woman from Essex, UK, born with piebaldism, a condition causing a distinctive white streak in her hair, is learning to embrace her unique feature after experiencing bullying and being called a 'badger'.

The UK government has approved a plan to abolish the current network of 15 councils in Essex. These will be replaced by a new structure comprising five councils.

Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto, 30, was last seen on a bus in Brightlingsea, Essex on March 3

The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

Millions of households in England will face higher water bills than initially expected after suppliers Anglian, Southern, Wessex, and South East successfully appealed to raise charges more than originally allowed by the watchdog.

"I don't think stereotypes like that have ever bothered me," says 36-year-old Sian Cleaver.

Eddie Walsh spent decades amassing a vast collection in the Essex countryside

Analysts and investors on Wall Street are showing mixed sentiment regarding the future performance of Essex Property Trust stock.

The public inquiry into 2,000 mental health deaths in Essex continues, with bereaved families sharing their testimonies.

Nigel Farage expresses confidence that Reform UK can gain control in Essex and eventually in parliament, though results may vary.

A train derailment on the Essex to London route led to significant travel disruption, though more than 60 patients checked by ambulance crews were discharged at the scene.

A second train has derailed in Essex, eastern England, without injuries, following an incident the previous day in East Sussex where two people were seriously injured. This marks the second such accident in two days.

James, the 18-year-old Earl of Wessex, has successfully passed his A-level examinations and is set to pursue studies at the Royal Agricultural University. This achievement marks a significant academic milestone for the King's nephew.

A massive haul of cocaine, valued at over £200 million, was discovered hidden in banana boxes at a port in Essex, United Kingdom.

An article describes the experience of cruising the estuaries of Essex on a historic Thames barge, offering a unique way to enjoy the ride without needing sailing expertise.

Residents of Epping in west Essex describe the lasting division and ongoing discussions within the community a year after protests concerning asylum seekers.

Essex Property Trust announced its latest financial results, with Funds From Operations (FFO) of $4.08 per share, exceeding analyst expectations by $0.04.

Two family members, Sameeha and Shelina Rahman, have died following an incident at an Essex beach, while a 7-year-old boy, Musa Ahmed, remains in critical condition.

More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive fire at industrial units on an Essex farm, which included a significant explosion caught on video.

A podcast explores the situation in Epping, Essex, one year after protests erupted against asylum seekers being housed at the Bell hotel, examining the ongoing battle to reclaim the town.

The UK's public spending watchdog has announced plans to investigate the Lower Thames Crossing project, an £11bn road tunnel connecting Essex and Kent. The decision comes as campaigners raise concerns over the escalating costs of the major infrastructure initiative.

A 14-year-long legal battle between neighbors in Essex, UK, stemming from a dispute over an ornamental squirrel and involving YouTube songs, is concluding with a very expensive court bill for the parties involved.

A non-league Essex football club has renamed its home ground to The Maldon Stadium amidst an ongoing police inquiry.

A country diary entry describes Horsey Island in Hamford Water, Essex, highlighting its role as a setting in Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows and Amazons' books and its current innovative farming practices by a single family.

Defendants from Essex and Hertfordshire have been found guilty of violent disorder near an asylum hotel and are scheduled to be sentenced in August.

Three individuals, including a 14-year-old, have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 21-year-old man in Essex Park.

Asylum seekers have been removed from a hotel in Epping, Essex, which had become a focal point for anti-immigration protests following a sexual assault incident.

Essex Police have been contacted with new information regarding West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, following an investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times.

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and a 43-year-old man, both from the Pilgrims Hatch area, on suspicion of murder after a 12-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle in Essex.

Gary MacDonald, who won £5.2 million in the lottery, has returned to his previous workplace at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, where he delivered parcels for over 30 years.

Wall Street analysts are assessing whether the stock of Essex Property Trust is expected to rise or fall in the near future.

An Essex white van driver received a criminal conviction for 'sounding an unauthorised audible warning instrument on a vehicle' after tooting his horn at a friend.

Several companies, including TD Conservative ETF Portfolio, BioSyent, and Essex Property Trust, have announced their latest dividend declarations. These announcements specify the per-share amounts to be distributed to shareholders.

Essex has announced positive results for its first quarter, attributing its strong performance primarily to robust activity and market conditions in Northern California.

A recent analysis compares the value proposition of a farmhouse in Herefordshire against a fixer-upper property in Essex, both priced at £820,000, highlighting different investment opportunities in the UK housing market.

Klaudia Zakrzewska, a 32-year-old influencer from Essex, has died in hospital days after being hit by a car on Argyll Street outside a Soho nightclub.

A 19-year-old woman, Jamie-Lea Biscoe, has died from severe neck injuries sustained in a dog attack in Essex, England, with police providing new details on the incident.

A 19-year-old woman in Essex, England, died tragically after being fatally bitten in the neck by her own seven-year-old Lurcher cross dog, prompting her father to issue a warning to pet owners.

A 19-year-old girl has died in Essex, UK, following a dog attack. Police have seized the animal involved and arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the incident.

James, the 18-year-old Earl of Wessex, has accompanied Prince William and Catherine to Easter service, signaling a potential increased involvement in the British Royal Family.

New hope for justice has emerged in the investigation of a fatal fire in Essex that killed a doctor and her five young children, following the surfacing of an anonymous letter claiming to have information about the blaze, with police now keen to speak to its writer.

A bid for £1 million in funding has been proposed to implement a series of improvements to the 'treasured' North Wessex Downs landscape in the UK.

Jordan Wright, zvijezda emisije "The Only Way Is Essex", pronađen je mrtav u odvodnom kanalu u blizini plaže Bang Tao u Phuketu.

Essex police have temporarily stopped using live facial recognition technology after a study revealed it was significantly more likely to misidentify black individuals compared to other ethnic groups.

A mother and her daughter became trapped in sand up to their waists at an Essex beach while playing, requiring rescue by staff from a nearby amusement park.

Police believe the last sighting of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was on CCTV just after midnight on 3 March in Brightlingsea.

Barclays has lowered its price target for Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $271 following a sector review.

Hundreds of people are travelling from across the UK to Witham in Essex for a match.

The artist, also known as Blood Orange, told NME about the response to ‘Essex Honey’ at the BRITs, and how he sees his current project as an extension of his Lightspeed Champion years The post Dev…

John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, attended the Municipal Art Society Gala in 1998. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, and her sister died in a 1999 plane crash near Martha's Vineyard. Rumors of a "Kennedy curse" were fueled by multiple family tragedies over the decades. JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's relationship is now the topic of an FX series, "Love Story." The Kennedy family has been subjected to many tragedies over the years, including two assassinations and a plane crash that took the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr. and two other passengers. Nearly 27 years ago, on July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her older sister Lauren Bessette were killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. There were no survivors from the accident. The relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is now the topic of an FX series executive-produced by Ryan Murphy, "Love Story." Their deaths became a major news story and perpetuated rumors of a "Kennedy curse." JFK Jr.'s father, former President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1963. His uncle, Robert "Bobby" Kennedy, was assassinated five years later in 1968. And two years before JFK Jr.'s death, his cousin Michael Kennedy also died after hitting a tree while skiing in Aspen, Colorado. Here's what we know about the plane crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and two others. John F. Kennedy Jr. frequently made headlines throughout the 1990s. John F. Kennedy, Jr. at the Democratic National Convention in 1988. Bettmann/Getty Images As the son of a president and a member of one of America's most prominent political dynasties, John F. Kennedy Jr. was destined for the spotlight. JFK Jr. was born on November 25, 1960, just two weeks after his father was elected president. His father was assassinated on November 22, 1963, just three days shy of JFK Jr.'s third birthday. JFK Jr., affectionately nicknamed "John-John" by the public, attended the funeral on his birthday and was famously photographed saluting his father's casket. Throughout much of his adolescence and adulthood, he mostly remained out of the public eye. However, his public image began to change after he introduced his uncle, Ted Kennedy, at the Democratic National Convention in 1988. In September 1988, People named Kennedy, who was then a 27-year-old third-year law student at NYU, the "Sexiest Man Alive." JFK Jr. also dated a few celebrities throughout the 1990s, including "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cindy Crawford, and Daryl Hannah. John F. Kennedy Jr. began dating Carolyn Bessette, a publicist for Calvin Klein, in 1994. John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in 1995. Rose Hartman/Getty Images They met in the fitting room at Calvin Klein, where Bessette helped JFK Jr. pick out wardrobe items, Elizabeth Beller wrote in "Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy," cited by People. Tall, sophisticated, and beautiful, JFK Jr.'s new girlfriend captivated the public. After two years of dating, the pair married in an intimate ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia, People reported. While their wedding ceremony was private, their relationship was anything but, thanks to the prying eyes of the paparazzi. Evan Agostini/Getty Images; NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images The media attention may have even inspired Kennedy to get his pilot's license in 1998. "That was some of the happiest times he ever had. Floating around with the buzzards in his Buckeye [plane]. It was the freedom," his close friend Robbie Littell told "JFK Jr: An Intimate Oral Biography" author RoseMarie Terenzio, according to People. "He said, 'It's the only place I can go where no one is bothering me. I have complete silence, and no one can get to me except the air traffic controllers.' Maybe that gives you insight into what he was really dealing with on the ground," his college friend Gary Ginsberg said, People reported. John F. Kennedy Jr. was traveling to Martha's Vineyard with his wife and her older sister when their plane was reported missing. The hangar where John Kennedy Jr. kept his Piper Saratoga airplane. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images The Washington Post reported that Kennedy departed Essex County Airport near Fairfield, New Jersey, at around 8:38 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 1999. The sun was already beginning to set and "hazy conditions," which had been reported earlier in the evening, were getting worse, People reported. Kennedy planned to drop his sister-in-law Lauren Bessette on Martha's Vineyard before traveling to his family's compound in Hyannis Port with Carolyn. The couple was due to attend his cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding the following day, according to People. However, the plane never landed in Martha's Vineyard. An unidentified driver reported the plane had failed to arrive at Martha's Vineyard Airport as expected, according to the Post, citing an NBC report. It kicked off a search for the missing aircraft in the early hours of July 17. The Kennedy family notified the Cape Cod Coast Guard that the couple had not made it back to Hyannis. A Coast Guard helicopter searching for debris from John Kennedy Jr.'s plane. Daniel Goodrich/Newsday RM/Getty Images The Washington Post reported that the Coast Guard then began investigating whether the plane had landed at another airport. By 4 a.m., the Coast Guard began searching for the missing plane, and by 7:30 a.m., the Air Force and Coast Guard had launched 20 aircraft vehicles and two boats to search the area between Long Island and Martha's Vineyard, according to the Post's timeline. On Sunday afternoon, what was presumed to be debris from the plane was found on Philbin Beach on Martha's Vineyard. Among the debris was a headrest that was later concluded to be from the missing aircraft and a black suitcase that contained Lauren Bessette's business card. Rory Kennedy's wedding, scheduled for 6 p.m. that night, was put on hold as the family awaited more news. The Washington Post reported that after more debris was found in the days to follow, the search-and-rescue mission became a search-and-recovery mission. All three of the plane's passengers were now presumed dead. John F. Kennedy Jr. was 38 years old. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was 33, and her sister Lauren Bessette was 34. Five days after the crash, the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and Lauren Bessette were recovered. Massachusetts State Police divers left Menemsha on Martha's Vineyard on July 19, 1999. DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images The debris field was identified off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, relatively near the estate once owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Kennedy's mother, The New York Times reported. (Kennedy Onassis died in 1994.) The bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and Lauren Bessette were discovered by Navy divers on July 22, 1999, after an extensive search approved by President Bill Clinton. The bodies of the crash victims, which were ''near and under'' the main body of the aircraft, were still strapped in, according to the Times. Details began to emerge about what led to the crash. A television technician holds up the official handout map of the search and rescue area off Martha's Vineyard. JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images Kennedy had only flown about 72 hours without a flight instructor, and had only about 300 total hours of flying experience, The New York Times reported in July 2000. He had reportedly rejected an offer to have a flight instructor accompany the group on their journey. As a newly trained pilot, Kennedy was not licensed to fly and navigate the air using flying instruments. Instead, he had only trained to fly using sight alone, which would have been extremely difficult in dark or hazy conditions such as those on the night of July 16. Warren Morningstar, a spokesman for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, told the Times that "flying at night over featureless terrain or water, and particularly in haze or in overcast, is a prime setup for spatial disorientation." About an hour into the trip, the plane's flight path became irregular as it began its descent into Martha's Vineyard, indicating that the pilot may have become disoriented by the darkness of the sky and the water, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded. "His flight path into the water is consistent with what is known as a graveyard spiral," Jeff Guzzetti, an NTSB investigator in the accident, told Terenzio, according to People. "The airplane makes a spiral nose down … kind of like going down a drain. The plane went into one final turn and it stayed in that turn pretty much all the way down to the ocean." The aircraft went down in the water about 7 miles from its intended destination of Martha's Vineyard. Mourners pay respects at the floral shrine outside of the building where John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn lived in 1999. Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images The Washington Post reported that the plane did not send out a distress call. Instead, it made its final descent and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in under 30 seconds. Kennedy, Kennedy-Bessette, and Bessette's bodies were cremated and buried at sea off the coast of Martha's Vineyard on July 22, 1999. "We are filled with unspeakable grief and sadness by the loss of John and Carolyn and Lauren Bessette," Ted Kennedy said in a statement on behalf of the Kennedy family. "John was a shining light in all our lives and in the lives of the nation and the world that first came to know him as a little boy." As the country mourned the loss, rumors of a "Kennedy curse" were reignited. John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy attended the White House Correspondents dinner in 1999. Tyler Mallory/Liaison/Getty Images The extensive search captured the nation's attention, as did the tragedy of the three young passengers' deaths. Yet another tragic accident for the Kennedy family, the plane crash only added to rumors of a Kennedy family curse. "I've looked high and low and cannot find another family since the ancient Greek House of Atreus that has suffered more calamities and misfortunes than the Kennedys," Edward Klein, the author of "The Kennedy Curse: Why Tragedy Has Haunted America's First Family for 150 Years," said, according to The Washington Post. While there are many logical reasons for the fateful plane crash, it's nevertheless poignant that the Kennedy family, one of the wealthiest and most influential political families in the world, has suffered so much tragedy throughout the last 100 years. "The humanity of their story is what keeps us engaged," Kennedy family biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli told NBC News in 2019. "We peer behind the scenes of their wealthy lifestyle, and we see, for all the advantages they have, tragedy can still happen." Read the original article on Business Insider

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