BRITISH AIRPORT OWNER TONY HALL, 42, KILLED IN HORRIFIC SWISS ALPS PLANE CRASH

A British airport owner and businessman has been identified as one of three people killed when a small aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Swiss Alps.

Anthony “Tony” Hall, 42, was travelling aboard a Cirrus SR22T when the aircraft crashed near the resort town of Leukerbad in Switzerland’s Valais canton on September 15, 2026.

His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from his family, friends, colleagues and the local community.

“AN INCREDIBLE DAD” REMEMBERED BY HEARTBROKEN FAMILY

Tony’s family described him as a “truly wonderful husband, devoted father and much-loved man.”

In a statement released following his death, they said they were completely heartbroken by the loss.

They described Tony as an exceptional businessman who had achieved significant success in the construction and haulage industries.

But for his family, his greatest role was as a husband and father.

“He was first and foremost a loving husband and an incredible dad to his daughter, whose family meant everything to him.”

His relatives said they would remember him as a kind, caring, generous and determined man, adding that he would be deeply missed.

PLANE CRASHED JUST MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF

The Cirrus SR22T had departed from Sion Airport in Switzerland’s Rhône Valley.

Around 10 minutes into the flight, the aircraft crashed into a northern mountain slope near Leukerbad.

Emergency crews, including police, firefighters and specialist rescue teams, were sent to the remote crash site. Three helicopters were also involved in the response.

All three people aboard the aircraft died.

The exact circumstances that caused the crash remain unclear, and the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board has opened an investigation.

TONY OWNED A UK AIRPORT AND RAN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

Tony was the owner of Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport in Staffordshire, which he purchased in 2023.

He also served as managing director of Pegasus, a construction and recycling company based near Stourbridge in the West Midlands.

The airport said Tony had a clear vision for its future and had invested enormous amounts of time and energy into developing the site.

In a tribute, the airport said he had helped transform it into a thriving aviation hub for the local and wider aviation community.

“TONY WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND TO ME”

Former Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb, who was a friend of Tony’s, paid tribute to him as someone who made a lasting impression on those around him.

She described him as a “legend”, praising both his achievements in business and his personality away from work.

She also highlighted Tony’s support for the local community, including the Poppy Appeal and Military Vehicle Parade.

Webb said Tony had served in the armed forces and continued to give his support to the community after leaving the military.

ANOTHER BRITISH VICTIM IDENTIFIED

Tony was the second British victim publicly identified following the crash.

Owain Davies, 55, from west Wales, was previously named as another person killed in the accident. Davies was managing director of engineering company Amcanu in Carmarthenshire.

The third person aboard the aircraft has not been publicly identified in the reports reviewed.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed that it was supporting the families of two British nationals who died in Switzerland and was in contact with local authorities.

“OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THOSE WHO ALSO LOST THEIR LIVES”

Tony’s family expressed their gratitude for the support they had received since the tragedy.

They also remembered the other victims of the crash.

“Our hearts go out to those who also lost their lives in this terrible tragedy.”

As investigators work to establish what happened during the flight, Tony’s family is now facing the loss of a husband, father, businessman and friend whose life was cut short at just 42 years old.