Man, 80, and 16-year-old boy killed in Scotland plane crash

2FY40MP Aerial drone view of Drymen Stirlingshire

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 just north-east of Drymen, Stirling, at around 4.45pm on Friday.

The man, 80, and the boy, 16, were pronounced dead.

The aircraft had taken off from Glasgow earlier, the airport said.

Police Scotland said: ‘Around 4.45pm on Friday, 16 October, 2026, officers received a report of a light aircraft crash north east of Drymen. 

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‘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.

‘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 be in place for some time to allow AAIB to conduct investigations.

‘Restrictions include drones.

‘You must check if it is legal to fly in your area. It is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.’

Glasgow Airport said: ‘We are aware of an incident involving a light aircraft that departed Glasgow Airport. This is a deeply tragic event, and the thoughts and heartfelt sympathies from all at Glasgow Airport are with the friends and families affected.’

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