Armed police called to runway after small plane crash

Armed police were called to a runway at Fife Airport after a small plane crashed.

Officers, who were nearby at the time, were called to the airport at Glenrothes at around 10.45am on Thursday.

There were no reports of any injuries.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.45am on Thursday, July 9, 2026, we received a report that a small plane had crashed on the runway at Fife Airport in Glenrothes.

“Emergency services attended, but no serious injuries were reported.

“No further police action is required.”

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