Two dead after light aircraft crashes near Drymen in Scotland

Summarised from 9 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 09:28 · Archive

A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man died when a light aircraft crashed near Drymen, Stirling, on Friday afternoon.

A light aircraft crashed north-east of Drymen in central Scotland on Friday afternoon, resulting in two deaths. Emergency services were called to the scene near Drymen, Stirling, at around 4.45pm after reports that the aircraft had got into difficulty.

An 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said that the next of kin of both have been informed.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been notified and has begun enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. Police Scotland said: 'Around 4.45pm on Friday, 16 October, 2026, officers received a report of a light aircraft crash north east of Drymen. Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old male youth and a 80-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene.'

Following the crash, temporary airspace restrictions have been implemented over the Drymen area. These restrictions apply to all aircraft, including drones, and are expected to remain in place for some time to allow the investigation to proceed.

Police Scotland warned the public that it is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace. Officers advised that anyone planning to fly in the area must check whether it is legal to do so before attempting to operate any aircraft or drones.

How it is being reported

• Boy, 16, and 80-year-old pensioner killed in plane crash near Scottish villageA man and a boy have been killed after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland yesterday, police have confirmed. Police Scotland said that next of kin of an 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been informed. They were both pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services were called to north-east of Drymen, Stirling at around 4.45pm on Friday after reports of a crash. Temporary airspace restrictions, including drones, have been put in place around the village following the collision. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial CharterGB News · 17 Oct, 09:24
• Man, 80, and 16-year-old boy killed in Scotland plane crashEmergency services were called after the light aircraft crashed just north-east of Drymen, Stirling, at around 4.45pm on Friday (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) A 16-year-old boy and a man, 80, have died in a plane crash in Scotland . Emergency services were called after the light aircraft crashed…Metro · 17 Oct, 09:15
• Teenage boy and pensioner killed in Scotland plane crashTwo people, including a teenager, have died after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland , police have said.The Independent · 17 Oct, 09:07
• Man, 80, and 16-year-old boy killed in light aircraft crash in ScotlandThe light aircraft crashed yesterday afternoon in central Scotland, police saidThe i Paper · 17 Oct, 09:05
• Scotland plane crash: Two dead after light aircraft plunges to the ground in ScotlandTemporary airspace restrictions, including drones, are in place around the village.Daily Express · 17 Oct, 09:01
• Teenager one of two passengers dead in horror UK plane crash as aircraft plunges into countrysideA light aircraft crash north east of Drymen in Scotland has seen an 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy killed, police have saidThe Mirror · 17 Oct, 08:53
• Boy aged 16 and 80-year-old man killed in light aircraft crashAirspace restrictions are in place around a Stirling village following the crash.Evening Standard · 17 Oct, 08:50
• Two passengers aged 80 and 16 die as light plane crashes in ScotlandThe light aircraft got into difficulty and crashed north east of Drymen at around 4.45pm on Friday.Daily Mail · 17 Oct, 08:37
• Two dead after light aircraft crashTwo people have died after a light aircraft crashed near Drymen in central Scotland, police have said.Sky News · 17 Oct, 08:37

In this story: Drymen · Stirling · Police Scotland · Air Accidents Investigation Branch

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