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On Friday afternoon at 16:17, a Piper Tomahawk II aircraft departed from Glasgow Airport. Approximately 20 minutes later, at 16:37, the plane ceased all transmissions while located a few miles northeast of Drymen in the Stirling area.
Prior to this final leg, the aircraft had begun its day with a takeoff from Cumbernauld Airport at 11:46 in the morning. After flying for about 15 minutes, it arrived at Glasgow Airport, where it remained until roughly 13:00. Following that, the plane embarked on a two-hour journey heading northeast to Newport on Tay, before returning to Glasgow.
Once back at Glasgow Airport, the aircraft was on the ground for just over an hour. It then took off again to begin what turned out to be its last flight.
Gavin Birch-Williams, managing director of Glasgow Airport, addressed the situation, 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.
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