An 81-year-old pilot has died following a light aircraft crash near Kinross, Scotland, this afternoon. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the Scottish Gliding Centre shortly after the incident occurred just before 2pm. The pilot, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the site. Fortunately, no other individuals were injured in the crash. Authorities have informed the pilot's next of kin about the tragic event. A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been notified and will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. They stated, "Around 1.40pm on Monday we received a report of a light plane crash at an airfield near Scotlandwell, Kinross. Emergency services attended and an 81-year-old man, the pilot, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware. No one else was injured. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances." Firefighters, paramedics, and police units responded promptly to the emergency call received at 1.48pm. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reported that appliances from Fife and Dundee were deployed to the crash site. Eyewitnesses described a significant emergency response, noting, "There are multiple emergency services at the scene. I can see multiple police vehicles, an ambulance and fire engines." The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that they dispatched an ambulance, two special operations response teams, and a critical care paramedic to the location. Local politicians have expressed their condolences following the incident. Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, remarked, "This is deeply concerning news and my thoughts are with everyone involved in this incident. I would like to thank the emergency services for their swift and professional response, and I know the whole community will be hoping for the best possible outcome." Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, added, "This will be a worrying time for everyone in the local area, particularly those connected to the Scottish Gliding Centre. I am grateful to all the emergency responders working at the scene and will continue to monitor the situation closely as more information becomes available." An investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the crash, as the community mourns the loss of the experienced pilot.