Airspace restrictions in place after pilot dies in light aircraft crash

Airspace restrictions have been put in place near a gliding centre in Perth and Kinross after a man died in a light aircraft crash.

The alarm was raised after the plane crashed near the Scottish Gliding Centre at Scotlandwell around 2pm on Monday.

An 81-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Temporary airspace restrictions have been put in place while the Air Accidents Investigation Branch launched an investigation into the incident.

Police Scotland

The restrictions, which also prohibit drones, are likely to be in place for the next seven days.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.40pm on Monday, October 27, we received a report of a light plane crash at an airfield near Scotlandwell, Kinross.

“Emergency services attended and an 81-year-old man, the pilot, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.

“No one else was injured.

“The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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