Welsh Businessman Among Two Britons Killed in Swiss Alps Plane Crash

A Welsh businessman and two other Britons died after a plane crashed near a Swiss resort. Details emerge as authorities investigate the incident.

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September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Leukerbad, Switzerland — A Welsh businessman has been identified as one of three individuals who lost their lives following a light aircraft crash in the Swiss Alps. The incident occurred in the Fluhalp area near the spa town of Leukerbad, according to local authorities.

Owain Davies, 55, from west Wales, was confirmed as a victim of the crash. He was managing director of an engineering firm and is described as a highly respected figure in his field. The single-engine Cirrus SR22T crashed into a mountainside, killing all three aboard, including two British nationals.

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The accident has sparked an ongoing investigation by local police to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances leading to the tragedy, but they have confirmed that the victims included a father of two and two friends who were traveling together.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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