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Ian Haggis, an 80-year-old flying instructor, tragically lost his life in a light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond. Alongside him was a 16-year-old boy, who also died in the accident. The identity of the teenager has not been made public. Their flight departed from Glasgow Airport at 16:17, with transmissions ceasing at 16:37, a few miles northeast of Drymen, close to Stirling. Emergency responders arrived at the crash site around 16:45 on Friday, but both occupants were declared dead at the scene.
In response to the incident, temporary restrictions on airspace have been implemented over the affected area as the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) begins its investigation into the cause of the crash. Additionally, a nearby road remains closed, with vehicles being redirected and hikers advised to take alternative paths around the site. The location of the accident is in marshland near Drymen, where police have established a cordon.
Social media tributes from former students celebrate Ian Haggis as “a gentleman and an experienced aviator” as well as “a good friend.” The aircraft involved was a Piper Tomahawk II, registered to Leading Edge Flight Training in Renfrew, according to the Civil Aviation Authority’s aircraft register. On social media, the flying school has referred to Haggis by the nickname ‘Flying Haggis’ and confirmed his active role with the organization. BBC Scotland has contacted Leading Edge Flight Training for further comment.
Gavin Birch-Williams, managing director of Glasgow Airport, expressed condolences, stating, “We are aware of an incident involving a light aircraft that departed from Glasgow Airport. This is a deeply tragic event, and the thoughts and heartfelt sympathies from all at Glasgow Airport are with the friends and families affected.” The plane had originally taken off from Cumbernauld Airport at 11:46, flown for 15 minutes to Glasgow Airport, then embarked on a two-hour flight to Newport-on-Tay before returning to Glasgow. After remaining on the ground for just over an hour, the aircraft took off once more for its final flight that ended near Loch Lomond
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