Colleague pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ pilot who died following plane crash
Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Your support makes all the difference.A colleague of a pilot who died after his light aircraft crashed near an airport has paid tribute to his “inspiring balance of passion, kindness, and intelligence”.
Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, from Perthshire, was pronounced dead at the scene after the aircraft crashed near Fife Airport, Kinglassie, at about 11.40am on Monday.
No one else was injured in the incident.
Andrew Hart, chief executive of automotive research and consultancy firm SBD Automotive, where Mr Denison-Pender was chief operating officer, said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden loss of our friend and colleague, Nicholas Denison-Pender.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
“Although Nick had only been at SBD Automotive for a few months, he brought an inspiring balance of passion, kindness, and intelligence that made a lasting impact on all who spent time with him.”
A statement on the website of the company, which is headquartered in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, said being a private pilot was his “passion” and he also enjoyed outdoor pursuits with his family and fishing.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Nicholas as they come to terms with their loss
Police Scotland said inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash continue.
Detective Inspector Samantha Davidson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Nicholas as they come to terms with their loss.
“The family have asked for their privacy at this difficult time.
“An investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing and we would ask for anyone with information to please come forward.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1136 of December 23.