A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man have died in a light aircraft crash in Scotland. Emergency services were called after the aircraft came down just north-east of Drymen, Stirling, at around 4.45pm on Friday.
Deaths confirmed at the scene
The man and the boy were pronounced dead at the scene. 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. Their next of kin are aware.'
Investigation and airspace restrictions
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Following the crash, temporary airspace restrictions are in place over the Drymen area.
These restrictions are likely to remain in place for some time to allow the AAIB to conduct investigations. The restrictions include drones. Police Scotland added: 'You must check if it is legal to fly in your area. It is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.'
