India, Oct. 19 -- The aviation community in Scotland is mourning the loss of an experienced flying instructor whose nickname, "Flying Haggis", reflected the affection he earned from friends, family and former students. Ian Haggis, 80, died alongside a 16-year-old boy when a light aircraft crashed near Drymen, northeast of Loch Lomond, on Friday, October 16.

As tributes continue to emerge, a witness has described seeing the aircraft descend in a spiral before it disappeared from view. Investigators are now examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash, while the teenager's identity has not been publicly released.

Who Was Ian Haggis?

Ian Haggis was an experienced flying instructor associated with Leading Edge Flight Training in...