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A pensioner and teenage boy have died in a horror plane crash and have both been pronounced dead at the scene.
The tragic crash occurred yesterday afternoon north east of Drymen, Stirlingshire. The plane is understood to have taken off from Glasgow Airport and later crashed near the rural village.
Police Scotland spokesperson 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.
“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.”
The airspace is expected to remain restricted for some time to allow the Air Accidents Investigation Branch to conduct investigations, Police Scotland said.
Officers warned it is is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.
The fatal crash occurred at around 4.45pm on Friday.
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