Teenager and pensioner killed in light aircraft crash near Drymen
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 17 Oct, 10:02 · Archive
A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man died when a light aircraft crashed near Drymen on Friday.
A light aircraft crashed near Drymen on Friday afternoon, killing two people. The aircraft, which had taken off from Glasgow Airport, went down at around 4.45pm north-east of Drymen near Loch Lomond. A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene. The next of kin of both have been informed.
Emergency services attended the crash site. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
Temporary airspace restrictions have been put in place over the Drymen area following the incident. These restrictions, which include drones, are likely to remain in place for some time to allow investigators to conduct their work. Police Scotland warned that it is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.
How it is being reported
- Glasgow Airport boss speaks out after teen and pensioner died in plane crashGlasgow Airport boss speaks after light aircraft crash near Drymen killed a 16-year-old and 80-year-old. AAIB investigates amid airspace restrictions.Glasgow Times · 17 Oct, 11:05
- Two, aged 16 and 80, dead after plane believed to have left Glasgow Airport crashesTwo males, aged 16 and 80, died after a light aircraft crashed near Drymen on October 16. Police Scotland and the AAIB are investigating.Glasgow Times · 17 Oct, 09:40
- Boy, 16 and pensioner killed in light aircraft crash near Loch LomondEmergency services were called to reports of a collision north-east of Drymen at around 4.45pm on FridayGlasgow Live · 17 Oct, 09:39
- Teenager and pensioner killed after aircraft crashes near DrymenA pensioner and a teenager have been killed after a plane crashed near DrymenThe Herald · 17 Oct, 08:58
In this story: Drymen · Glasgow Airport · Loch Lomond · Air Accidents Investigation Branch · Police Scotland · Stirling
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