andy Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-1284278,00.html
big den Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Andy said: http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-1284278,00.html Oh Oh! Still no confirmation of who and how many were on board!
cullenmin Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 BBC just said the helicopter crashed near McRae's house
andy Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 Cullenmin said: BBC just said the helicopter crashed near McRae's house Sky update: Sky Correspondent James Matthews said: "My understanding is that the helicopter involved is registered to Colin McRae, the former world rally champion "He lives on an estate where this crash took place, the Jervis Wood estate just outside Lanark in the central belt of Scotland. "All police will say it that they are in touch with the family to try to establish the identity of those onboard the helicopter."
big den Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Scottish News: says the damage is so bad that they still do not know exactly how many were on board let alone being able to identify them!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgo...est/6996860.stm
gus the bus Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Know the area around Jervis Wood pretty well. I hope to god this isnt true
kloon Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) . Edited September 15, 2007 by kloon
thewelsho Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Big Den said: Scottish News: says the damage is so bad that they still do not know exactly how many were on board let alone being able to identify them!!http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgo...est/6996860.stm Bloody hell! This doesn't look good. Edited September 15, 2007 by TheWelsho
jamesm Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 My girlfriend's cousin is well connected locally in rallying. He has confirmed that it is McRae's helicopter that has crashed and is trying to find out more. A very sad day regardless of who is involved but devestating if it is the man himself
big den Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Quote from latest SKY NEWS bulletin: There will be no formal identification of any victims this evening. The air accident investigation team are en route to establish the cause of the crash.
colzo Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 JamesM said: A very sad day regardless of who is involved but devestating if it is the man himself Agreed. Sad news.
big den Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Someone on Scoobynet speculating that Alisatair may also be involved: http://bbs.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general...olin-mcrae.html This not looking good guys (regardless of who the victims are) but tomorrow's papers are already making claims http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml.../ncopter115.xml Edited September 15, 2007 by Big Den
gus the bus Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Its all speculation to date but as said earlier regardless of who is involved its a very very sad day for the family
andy Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 Gus the Bus said: Its all speculation to date but as said earlier regardless of who is involved its a very very sad day for the family Exactly - speculation. The Scotsman has picked up on it too, but they're saying Alister is believed to be in Australia
kloon Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Editing my posts as thinking about it, it's being disrespectful until actual confirmation is released. Edited September 15, 2007 by kloon
teocalli Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 My God. Devastating news. Thoughts are with the McRae family and any others involved.
david_taylor Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Not lookin good! Heart is bleeding if its McRae!!
rallye6 Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Last Updated: Saturday, 15 September 2007, 20:16 GMT 21:16 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Copter crash near McRae property The crash happened on the outskirts of Lanark Two people are believed to have died in a helicopter crash near the Lanarkshire home of former World Rally Champion Colin McRae. The helicopter came down at 1610 BST in Jervis Wood, about a mile from Lanark, and is understood to have caught fire. Strathclyde Police said there were no survivors and that no further details about the victims would be released until Sunday. Mr McRae, 39, is known to be a keen helicopter pilot. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it had been led to believe two people were on board the Squirrel aircraft. The damage has been so bad that we don't know how many people were on board Strathclyde Police spokeswoman However, 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. "It is not known how many people were on board at this time and there will be no formal identification of anyone on board this evening." The statement added that the air accident investigation team was on its way to Scotland to establish the cause of the crash. The accident happened near Colin McRae's property 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. The Strathclyde Police spokeswoman said officers were trying to establish who was on board and where the helicopter was travelling to and from. "The damage has been so bad that we don't know how many people were on board," she said. "It might be one, it might be more. We just don't know at the moment."
scouk Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Geez!! Just heard the news!!! This is very worrying!
GaryD Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Not looking good.... if true the loss of a real driving hero! Thots are with the McRae family!
scouk Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 If this report is true.. This is a VERY Sad day for all. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/mor...icle2461339.ece Colin McRae is the sole reason why I'm so passionate about the Impreza and I'm sure most Impreza owners in the country.. I'm lost for words........
gus the bus Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 again speculation but if this is true i'm very very upset and saddened by this information http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/arti...in_page_id=1770
neill54 Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 heard from a mate who lives near and is in the fire service really thought he was pulling my leg till i got in the house there lets just hope some of the things ive heard and read aint true!! neil
derek_robertson Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 It has been confirmed from a few reputable sources in the Rallying World that Colin McRae & his son have died along with a male friend & child in this terrible accident. His wife & daughter were not onboard, nor his brother Alistair. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/mor...icle2461339.ece
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