Colin McRae's Helicopter Crashed [Archive]

Daniel

15th September 2007, 22:23

The worst has been confirmed. RIP Colin :(
If for some strange reason you don't know who Colin McRae is or what he was famous for here's 6 and a half minutes of youtube video which should do the job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwb-RNbdx5U

The king is dead. Long live the king.

pino

15th September 2007, 22:24

I am speachless :bigcry:

R.I.P Colin

Brown, Jon Brow

15th September 2007, 22:30

The worst has been confirmed. RIP Colin :(

Where has it been confirmed?

It was his helicopter but details of the victims won't be released until tomorrow according to BBCi.

jim mcglinchey

15th September 2007, 22:31

He has gone then same way as Bertie Fisher.

ChrisS

15th September 2007, 22:31

Also on board were believed to be his five year-old son Johnny, another adult and another child

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

R.I.P. to all of them
my thoughts are with their families and friends

Daniel

15th September 2007, 22:32

Where has it been confirmed?

It was his helicopter but details of the victims won't be released until tomorrow according to BBCi.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/article2461339.ece :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwb-RNbdx5U

libra65

15th September 2007, 22:32

This is so sad. God Bless those that passed and their families. RIP

Oh my, Daniels post came in the same time as mine. His info from timesonline just makes this so much more tragic. I just can't believe it. God Bless.

ChrisS

15th September 2007, 22:46

He has gone then same way as Bertie Fisher.

also Steve Hislop

tambdy

15th September 2007, 22:55

to think he stays 5 minutes away from me, rip i seen him on sky in the states recently and he was gonna wip some ass before rolling the car and still making it to 2nd just losing. RIP ( GOD BLESS)

RaikkonenRules

15th September 2007, 23:02

OMG this is shocking? RIP Colin :(

BeansBeansBeans

15th September 2007, 23:04

Absolutely devastating news.

R.I.P Colin McRae

Cookster1387

15th September 2007, 23:16

So sad to hear the bad news i seen his helicopter going over today and couldn't believe it when i got told wot happened... My dad told me he spoke to Colin and his brother Alistair and i never believed him until i went to see Colin release his focus at Lanark after Lanark we went down to Dumfries to watch Colin in the Forest rally and when we where goin to have a look around Colin was parked up in his Focus and he shouted on my dad so we went over and spoke to him and thats when i realised my dad did speak to him... He was such a good role model 4 all the young rally drivers out there... With sadest regrets to all the family... Keep your chin up Alistair for your family and Scotland

RaikkonenRules

15th September 2007, 23:42

This is autosports report

Strathclyde police have confirmed that there are no survivors in the crash involving Colin McRae's helicopter but said the fatalities will not be formally identified today.

According to reports, two people have been killed when the helicopter burst into flames and crashed in McRae's estate at Jerviswood, Lanarkshire, in Scotland.

"Around 1610 hours on Saturday, 15 September 2007, emergency services were called to a helicopter crash in Jerviswood, east of the A73 at Lanark," the police said in a statement.

"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 air accident investigation team are en route to establish the cause of the crash."

4 people now believed were on board.

ChickenMcNugget

15th September 2007, 23:44

Even the news headlines structured with a seemingly greater degree of cautious discretion seem to be putting forward a very ominous message. :( Again, it looks exceedingly grave. Obviously it's such a recent news release that it is difficult to comment, but this news shuck me bare when I saw the headline that Colin was dead on just casually navigating to the Times website just now.

Colin McRae was one of my near-childhood heroes and to see this news, now? Oh Lord, how you struggle to find the words to express yourself at times, when such events as these occur.

Larsen

16th September 2007, 00:22

Thats so terrible, cant believe its happened :( . Richard Burns and now Colin McRae, two of Britains best rally drivers from this generation. RIP Colin :(

dubkult

16th September 2007, 00:29

Just heard the news. What a loss to the rally world.

R.I.P. Colin

Captain VXR

16th September 2007, 11:05

RIP all on board ;(

tony_yeboah

16th September 2007, 11:17

i cant believe this. nothing has been confirmed yet as to who was on board.

but it doesnt look good, because if Colin wasnt involved, he would have announced himself as being alive already :(

ozrevhead

16th September 2007, 11:35

its been 6rs or so now and I still cant believe it

:( :( :( :(

BTCC Fan#1

16th September 2007, 12:21

This is just awful. :(
Motorsport has lost a great competitor, and a truly nice guy. Seeing Colin blast around the Rally course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year will have a new poignancy for me now. My thoughts are with his family and all his friends. RIP Colin.

nicemms

16th September 2007, 12:26

RIP all involved.

My thoughts are with the families of those involved. Such a sad event.

nicemms

16th September 2007, 12:31

It seems that he has died in the accident:

http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1483222007

tinchote

16th September 2007, 13:28

SEATFreak

16th September 2007, 13:59

My thoughts are with the families of those involved. Such a sad event.

Let us not forget younger brother Alister McRae.

I too want to send my sincerest condolences on the McRae's loss. Seemingly especially to his wife who must also grieve for the loss of her son, and his dad and brother. Both drivers with the WRC. Jimmy and Alister respectively.

It ain't exactly a great time for Scots into their sport is it. We lost Dunfermline's Ian Porterfield this week and now Lanacshire's Colin McRae; both in tragic circumstances. Ian to colon cancer and Colin to an accident.

But I think that doesn't stop us from remembering them fondly for doing what got them the most love and respect.

Cookster1387

16th September 2007, 14:06

R.I.P Colin Mcrae and his 5 yr old son Johnny who tragically died yesterday after Colin's helicopter crashed at Jervis woods in Lanark half a mile from there family home... My heart is with Colin's wife Alison and their 9yr old daughter Hollie and the rest of the family and the famillies of the other 2 people that lost their lifes yesterday when the helicopter burst into flames... I cant' believe the news i seen his helicopter going over yesterday and all last night i thought it was a dream its such a sad day he was such a great guy and great sport and so many people idolised him in the Rallying R.I.P xXx

Vez

16th September 2007, 14:21

This is a great loss to, not just the rallying community, but to other forms of motorsport as well.
They mentioned it on F1 and spoke to DC who was a friend of Colin.

My condolences goes out to all the families and friends of those involved.

R.I.P to all involved :(

The BBC News page is stating who were killed
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6997270.stm

SEATFreak

16th September 2007, 14:34

In football when a legend passes it is thought a statue is apt. One of Jackie Milburn is outside of St James' Park. One of Brian Clough is in a park in Middlesborough and of Wilf Mannion and George Hardwick outside of The Riverside Stadium. One of Billy Bremner is outside of Elland Road.

But I think a more fitting long-lasting tribute is to name a fund, a hospital ward or a whole hospice after them. Or even have a trophy made which can be awarded out.

I think their should be a place built in the grounds of a hospital near to where he lived which helps people who have lost limbs in accidents recuperate.

MrJan

16th September 2007, 16:29

:bigcry: Colin was the first driver I saw at a World Rally event. He was in the Focus and I'll never forget the sheer speed he came round the corner. I'd seen WRC cars on national events but it was amazing, he flew sideways into view and it will forever be in my mind. Colin was a great guy and has done great things for the sport.

R.I.P

arf197210

16th September 2007, 17:25

this is a very sad day the lose of 1 of the best rally drivers colin mcrae :( vip colin and all are thoughts go to his family and friends you will be sadly missed from 1 rally drivers to another :-(

Iain

16th September 2007, 19:45

Let us not forget younger brother Alister McRae.

I too want to send my sincerest condolences on the McRae's loss. Seemingly especially to his wife who must also grieve for the loss of her son, and his dad and brother. Both drivers with the WRC. Jimmy and Alister respectively.

I'm not quite sure if you think Alister was in the accident or not, but he wasn't. He was in Australia at the time. If I am wrong in assuming that from your post, please just ignore what I said. :)

I'm still stunned. No matter how many times I read or hear it, it doesn't make sense. He was indestructible it seemed. :(

I was never fortunate enough to see him in his prime, but I saw him back in the winter as he threw MK2 Escorts, a Metro 6R4 and a Subaru around the grounds of Lanark cattle market at a motorsport show the family had helped organised. He was a real crowdpleaser. The fact that several thousand people turned up that weekend showed how popular he still was.

I'm sure Lanark and Scotland will honour his memory in an appropriate way. :) As a mate from the area said to me last night in a text: "Shocking stuff, we don't get many champions through here".

Condolences to his family and the families of the others involved.

KILOHMUNNS

16th September 2007, 19:49

Sad day, tragic loss.

God bless to all that lost their life. ;(

Brother John

16th September 2007, 19:51

Website Colin Mcrae

http://www.colinmcrae.com/condolences.asp

Robinho

16th September 2007, 20:38

shockingly sad news, a hero of mine gone, in tragic circumstances, especially with a long time friend and Colins son, my condoelences to all touched by this event, thanks for the incredible memories Colin, RIP, ;(

nicemms

16th September 2007, 21:20

I'll post here what I put on the condoelences site:

He was the reason I started watching World Rally and when I left I didn't watch it anymore because it wasn't as good without him.

RIP Colin - you will always be known as true Rally Legend and a Sporting hero.

My Prayers go out to the prayers to the families of all involved. Our sadness is miniscule compared to what they are going through.
Nic Emms - 16/09/2007 21:10:27

wedge

16th September 2007, 22:17

At least Colin McRae had a fulfulling career, cheated death a number of times, became WDC and was also the people's hero.

There are numerous drivers throughout motorsport who had their careers cut short :(

Yet tragic circumstances to friends and loved ones of the McRae family. My condolences goes to them.

stevie_gerrard

16th September 2007, 23:21

RIP Colin, you will never be replaced, you were the best british rally driver we had :(

SEATFreak

17th September 2007, 08:54

At least Colin McRae had a fulfulling career.

All the more reason to celebrate that in a more permenant form! :up:

They do it in football all the time. Never in any other sport. Especially motorsport.

But think about it. Of all the other greats like Senna, Villeneuve (Gilles not Jaques) or Fangio in F1, Burns or Clarke in the WRC and of course our own dear Wil here in the BTCC who have died, considering the contribution they made, do they have anything that is a permenant tribute to them? Nothing to my knowledge.

The exceptionally horrible circustances of poor Colin's death should be enough to warrant some fitting tribute to the life of one of our greatest, if not the greatest, motorsport drivers we have produced. Shouldn't it?

RIP Colin. You will always and forever be in our hearts.

GruppoB

17th September 2007, 11:19

All the more reason to celebrate that in a more permenant form! :up:

They do it in football all the time. Never in any other sport. Especially motorsport.

But think about it. Of all the other greats like Senna, Villeneuve (Gilles not Jaques) or Fangio in F1, Burns or Clarke in the WRC and of course our own dear Wil here in the BTCC who have died, considering the contribution they made, do they have anything that is a permenant tribute to them? Nothing to my knowledge.

The exceptionally horrible circustances of poor Colin's death should be enough to warrant some fitting tribute to the life of one of our greatest, if not the greatest, motorsport drivers we have produced. Shouldn't it?

RIP Colin. You will always and forever be in our hearts.

Michael Park has a monument in Estonia I think Colin is deserviing of one himself.

Storm

17th September 2007, 16:39

Really sad news which I just read this morning.....
I did not see a lot of his driving, but what I read on here about his exploits its clear he was a truly great driver and someone who entertained so many others.

Condolences to his family and all his fans (I know pino is a big fan!) :(

Captain VXR

17th September 2007, 16:40

RIP Colin, Jimmy, Graeme and Ben. I hope the rally stage in the sky is good. We'll miss you Colin, you were a legend.

Daniel

17th September 2007, 16:43

The report button is best used in that situation

Iain

17th September 2007, 21:07

But think about it. Of all the other greats like Senna, Villeneuve (Gilles not Jaques) or Fangio in F1, Burns or Clarke in the WRC and of course our own dear Wil here in the BTCC who have died, considering the contribution they made, do they have anything that is a permenant tribute to them? Nothing to my knowledge.

There are several Jim Clark memorials in Scotland and in Germany and I assume there will definitely be something for Gilles Villeneuve, Fangio and Senna also.

The exceptionally horrible circustances of poor Colin's death should be enough to warrant some fitting tribute to the life of one of our greatest, if not the greatest, motorsport drivers we have produced. Shouldn't it?

Yes, but give it time. It's only been a day since we learned of this tragedy.

BeansBeansBeans

17th September 2007, 21:15

There are several Jim Clark memorials in Scotland and in Germany and I assume there will definitely be something for Gilles Villeneuve, Fangio and Senna also.

There are bronze statues of Senna and Fangio Donington Park, and I'm sure that both drivers will be honoured similiarly in South America.

As for Gilles, there is a museum in his honour in Quebec, and a statue (or a bust) at the entrance to Maranello.

I'm sure that, in time, there will be a fitting tribute to Colin McRae.