Two Men Killed In Light Aircraft Crash

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed near a Scottish village.

The plane had been due to land at Dundee airport at around midday on Sunday, but triggered an alert after it failed to arrive.

Police said communication had been lost with the plane around four miles west of the airport.

Helicopters scoured the area, while lifeboat crews and coastguard teams were also drafted in to assist in the search.

The downed plane was later found near the village of Abernyte, Perthshire.

Both men on board were killed in the crash.

The plane is thought to have been flying from Inverness to Dundee.

An inquiry into the circumstances of the crash has been launched by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch working with police.

A statement from Police Scotland said: "Police Scotland can confirm that the wreckage of a light aircraft has been found in the Abernyte area, near Dundee.

"The two male occupants of the aircraft have been found to be deceased.

"Police Scotland are investigating the incident along with partner agencies.

"A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."