Fatal crash involving light aircraft near Drymen

Police Scotland received a report of a light aircraft crash northeast of Drymen at about 4:45 p.m. on Friday, 16 October 2026. Emergency services attended the scene, where a 16-year-old male and an 80-year-old man were pronounced dead. The police said the next of kin have been informed. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been notified and enquiries are under way to determine the full circumstances. Following the crash, temporary airspace restrictions have been put in place over the Drymen area, expected to remain for some time to allow the AAIB investigation. Police added that the restrictions include drones.