A man and a teenage boy have died in a light aircraft crash north east of Drymen, Stirlingshire. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Crash details
Police Scotland received a report of the crash at around 4.45pm on Friday, 16 October, 2026. Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old male youth and an 80-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed.
Investigation and 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 are likely to remain in place for some time to allow the AAIB to conduct investigations.
The restrictions include drones. Police Scotland warned that it is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace, and advised people to check whether it is legal to fly in their area.
