Fred T. Jane Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I follow Rally off and on, and one of my true joys was to watch Colin McRae in his prime. It seems that he and his 5 year old son were killed in a helicopter crash yesterday in rural Scotland. There hasn't been an official statement by the authorities yet, but his agent confirmed the rumour today in a press conference. A bit of a bummer if you ask me. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotlan...est/6996860.stmFour dead in McRae copter crashFour people have been killed in a helicopter crash near the Lanarkshire home of former World Rally Champion Colin McRae.The helicopter came down at 1610 BST in Jerviswood, about a mile from Lanark, and is understood to have caught fire.Strathclyde Police said the Squirrel aircraft was believed to be owned by Colin McRae, 39, who is thought to have been onboard.However they said formal identification still had to be carried out.Mr McRae, 39, is known to be a keen helicopter pilot.Strathclyde Police said the helicopter damage was so bad they could not confirm how many were involved.A police statement said: "Around 1610 BST on Saturday, 15 September 2007, emergency services were called to a helicopter crash in Jerviswood, east of the A73 at Lanark."There are no survivors."There will be no formal identification of anyone on board this evening."Police are still at the scene of the crash conducting a search of the area.An air accident investigation team will carry out a full investigation into the cause of the crash.The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that its own helicopter had been despatched to the scene along with three ambulance crews.Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service also has units in attendance at the scene.The RAF spokesman said the incident did not involve a military aircraft and added that its helicopter was on stand-by to assist.A spokesman for the British Airports Authority said the helicopter did not come from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports. [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Wow. RIP Colin and others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Man, I remember watching him roll his car and STILL almost win gold in the X Games two years ago. Terrible news indeed. RIP Colin and all who died. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spyboy1 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Man that sucks. And to have his young son in the copter with him only makes it that much more of a tragedy. Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vls Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 It' a horrible tragedy for the families. My thoughts and prayers are with them.I loved watching Colin in WRC. He was one of the best ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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