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Three feared dead in plane crash | Three feared dead in plane crash |
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Three people are believed to have been killed after a light aircraft crashed onto farmland in Argyll. | Three people are believed to have been killed after a light aircraft crashed onto farmland in Argyll. |
The debris of the plane was discovered scattered over a hillside nine miles south of Oban just after 1500 BST. | The debris of the plane was discovered scattered over a hillside nine miles south of Oban just after 1500 BST. |
A team of two Air Accidents Investigation Branch staff were sent to the scene and police said there appeared to be fatalities. | A team of two Air Accidents Investigation Branch staff were sent to the scene and police said there appeared to be fatalities. |
A light aircraft was believed have been reported overdue after failing to arrive at a small airfield in Essex. | A light aircraft was believed have been reported overdue after failing to arrive at a small airfield in Essex. |
The wreckage, scattered over a wide area of mountain slopes of Carn Dearg, was discovered by a local farmer. | The wreckage, scattered over a wide area of mountain slopes of Carn Dearg, was discovered by a local farmer. |
Details of those on board have not been released but the plane is believed to have been carrying two adults and one child. | Details of those on board have not been released but the plane is believed to have been carrying two adults and one child. |
Further investigations will get under way at first light | |
Strathclyde Police, which has been dealing with the crash, has set up an incident unit at the scene. | Strathclyde Police, which has been dealing with the crash, has set up an incident unit at the scene. |
The overdue plane took off from Oban heading for Andrew Field, Great Saling, in Essex. | The overdue plane took off from Oban heading for Andrew Field, Great Saling, in Essex. |
A coastguard helicopter from Stornoway was scrambled to the scene, but returned to base as police, fire and mountain rescue teams continued to search the crash site. | A coastguard helicopter from Stornoway was scrambled to the scene, but returned to base as police, fire and mountain rescue teams continued to search the crash site. |
Dave Whitelaw, chairman of the Connel Flying Club which operates out of Oban airport, said: "I know it is definitely not any of our members. But it is a great shame and a great loss." | Dave Whitelaw, chairman of the Connel Flying Club which operates out of Oban airport, said: "I know it is definitely not any of our members. But it is a great shame and a great loss." |