Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
Summary
An 80-year-old flying instructor and a 16-year-old boy died when their light aircraft crashed near Loch Lomond, Scotland. The plane had left Glasgow Airport and lost contact shortly before the crash; authorities are investigating the accident.Key Facts
- The pilot who died was Ian Haggis, an 80-year-old flying instructor.
- A 16-year-old boy, who has not been identified, also died in the crash.
- The plane crashed near the village of Drymen, close to Loch Lomond.
- The aircraft was a Piper Tomahawk II, registered to Leading Edge Flight Training.
- The plane took off from Cumbernauld Airport, stopped at Glasgow Airport, and then made its final flight before crashing.
- Emergency services arrived at the crash scene around 16:45 on a Friday.
- Temporary airspace restrictions were implemented during the investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
- People who knew Ian Haggis described him as an experienced and respected flying instructor.
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