Two people have died following a light aircraft crash in Wales. North Wales Police received reports shortly after midday on August 14, 2026, that a light aircraft, which had departed from an airfield in England, had not arrived at Caernarfon Airport as planned.
Air and ground searches were initiated, leading to the discovery of the wreckage in a remote area near Trawsfynydd in Snowdonia. The two occupants of the aircraft were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been notified and has dispatched a team to investigate the incident. Chief Superintendent Owain Llewellyn of North Wales Police stated, "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved in this tragic incident." He added that the police would assist the AAIB in understanding the circumstances that led to the crash, acknowledging the challenging nature of the search operation and expressing gratitude to the agencies involved for their professionalism and dedication.