Copter crash - Colin McRae feared dead

[garyfrogeye]

There are unconfirmed reports that the Squirrel that went down today in Scotland crashed on Colin McRae's land and was registered to him...

[nickliv]

Not looking good.

RIP whoever they were

http://timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/article2461339.ece

[Lorry]

When its all so dangerous, it just seems strange to have lost Richard Burns and Colin Mcrae in relatively ordinary circumstances. 

Still, for Colin it was the same ending for LM winner Graham Hill, and the likes of Buddy Holly

[Chris24]

Somehow i am not really in the mood now for Silverstone tomorrow but will still be there. A bad day all round as one of the last remaining WW2 Hurricanes also crashed today.

[Rhino]

Bad news first the Hurricane crash at Shoreham with the pilot killed and now Colin McCrae's Helicopter crashing.

[Rhino]

And it's reported that Colin' 5 year old son was on board. God rest them

[Chris24]

I think this was Colin landing the said helicopter on a rally in 2005

[mike(liverpool boys)]

Just dug out coilins wing mirrors that i have off his 96 impreza that he rolled into a ditch infront o me in a rally in my village years ago. My dad and i and a few others had to lift the car up so he could open the door to get himself and ringer out. He stood with us for the whole of the stage as he was the 1st driver through. He will be missed. Thoughts are wth his family.

[badgered1]

I am stunned at the news of his death. I always enjoyed watching him drive on the edge and especially listening to him speak. I will now cherish the photo I took of him down at scrutineering at the 2004 Lemans. I will hoist a pint for Colin and thank him for all the entertainment and excitement he gave us.

Cheers Mate!

Chris

[Jem]

Very sad news indeed, what must his wife be going through. 

Only met him once when his team used the local ATS as a service area when racing in Clacaenog. He let my two sons take turns sitting in the drivers seat, nothing was too much trouble, a real gent.

Jem

[mgmark]

What a weekend - first saw the news of Colin McRae, his son and other family friends(and others), then the Hurricane pilot at Shoreham yesterday, and then Bill Blydenstein


Each in different circumstances, but so close together in time.  All of them are great losses in many ways.  Condolences and thoughts to the families of all of them.

MG Mark
 

[Jay (Team Cannonball)]

The man was a legend and a personal hero of mine. He will be sadly missed and my thoughts are with his family.

[rcutler]

Was at Silverstone this weekend and we all raised a glass to him last night when I found out. Was touched to see all the national flags at half mast.

I truly fantastic sportsman that will be really missed.

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Why is it always the "best".......... A tragic loss. His thumb up from the Ferrari to me and my Ozzie mate at LM will always be remembered. Top gent and greatly missed. PP

[Lord Pig-Pen]

Just seen the news, Its all true and according to the BBC, locals in Colins home town said that the engine of the helicopter did not sound the same as it did normally and mechanical failure cannot be ruled out.
What a waste. PP