Rally legend Colin McRae dies in helicopter crash

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SCOTTISH rally champion Colin McRae has been killed in a helicopter crash close to his Lanarkshire home.

The Twin Squirrel helicopter registered to the former world champion rally driver came down shortly after 4pm yesterday about 200 yards from his 17th-century mansion.

Police sources said the blue helicopter used by the 39-year-old multi-millionaire had exploded in a "fireball".

http://images.scotsman.com/2007/09/16/colin.jpg
Colin McRae with his helicopter

Source (http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment.cfm?id=1483222007)

[crazer_z]

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[hul2000]

That's very sad news :(

[SAN_APIIT]

So SAD to hear that.

[isuru009]

so sad

[DANEWMEN]

afoi......

[nabil]

omg :(

[hul2000]

I got this from Wikipedia

An AS350B2 Squirrel helicopter registered G-CBHL to McRae crashed 1 mile north of Lanark, Scotland on 15 September 2007, which is close to the McRae family home. McRae was known to be a keen helicopter pilot, and his agent Jean-Éric Freudiger has stated that McRae was piloting the helicopter at the time of the crash. Police confirmed the next day that McRae, his five year old son Johnny, and two family friends, Graeme Duncan and Johnny's six year old friend Ben Porcelli, died in the crash. McRae's website, www.colinmcrae.com, was replaced with a memorial screen stating a few details about the crash.

[hul2000]

This info is from the official Colin McRae website (www.colinmsrae.com)

HELICOPTER CRASH – JERVISWOOD, LANARK

Regarding yesterday’s helicopter crash at Jerviswood, Lanark, it has now been confirmed that there were four people, two adults and two young children on board.

Although a post mortem has still to take place, the four involved are believed to be:

Mr Colin McRae (39) of Jerviswood House and his son Johnny Gavin McRae, aged 5.

Ben Porcelli (6), of Cleghorn Road, Lanark, who had been over playing with Johnny, and family friend Graeme Duncan (37), of L’Ile Degaillot, Faycelles, France.

Chief Superintendent Tim Love, Divisional Commander, South Lanarkshire Division, said today:

“We believe that the group were just returning from a visit to the nearby village of Quarter around 1605 hours yesterday, when it appears that the helicopter got into difficulty and crashed within the grounds of Mr McRae’s family home.

“Our officers are working closely with the Air Accident Investigation Team who are presently at the scene.

“Family Liaison Officers have been appointed and are with the families to help them through this distressing and difficult time.”

Please note that the families involved are not available for interview and media are asked to respect their privacy at this time.

[randiljosh]

http://images.scotsman.com/2007/09/16/colin.jpg
Colin McRae with his helicopter

Source (http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment.cfm?id=1483222007)
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[blood_brotha]

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOO......... he was supposed to appear on top gear 10 season NEDA?? AIYOOO

[Mihindu_Gajaba]

ayyo...........

[Anusha]

Oh didn't see there was already a thread :D

[pasanlaksiri]

Damn. So sad

[dexter.morgan.666]

I was just about to finish the game Colin Mcrae DIRT:(