Boy, 16, and man, 80, killed in light aircraft crash near Drymen
A 16-year-old boy and a man aged 80 were pronounced dead at the scene after a light aircraft crashed north-east of Drymen, Stirling, on Friday afternoon.
Pictured: The Square in Drymen, Stirling; the crash site lies north-east of the village.
A 16-year-old boy and a man aged 80 have been killed in a light aircraft crash in Scotland, Police Scotland have said.
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision north-east of Drymen, Stirling, at around 4.45pm on Friday. Police said the pair were pronounced dead at the scene and their next of kin have been informed, according to both reports.
Temporary airspace restrictions, including drones, are now in place around the village following the crash. Police Scotland said the restrictions are likely to be in place for some time to allow the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to conduct its investigations. Officers warned it is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.
An inquiry is under way, the Glasgow Times reported.
Gold Radio, carrying Sky News’ reporting (timestamped 17 October 2026 at 07:41), described the story as breaking news that was being updated, with more details to be published shortly.
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