Colin McRae's helicopter crashed

[Matej]

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/15/mcrae.crash/?iref=mpstoryview


LONDON, England -- Fears were growing for former world rally champion Colin McRae after a helicopter crashed on land near his home in Lanarkshire, Scotland on Saturday.

McRae won the world rally championship in 1995 driving a Subaru.

McRae was the registered owner of the helicopter, reported Sky News. The 39-year-old is a licensed pilot and is known to fly regularly in the area.

Local police in Strathclyde sealed off the area around the crash and said they were unable to confirm how many people were aboard the aircraft which crashed in late afternoon in overcast and windy conditions.

A force spokeswoman would only confirm that one person was feared dead in the accident and that there were no survivors. Reports claimed that two people were on board.

Campbell Roy, a member of McRae's management team, told Scotland's Sunday Mail: "I haven't had anything confirmed and at the moment it's speculation. "I'm waiting to speak to the family to find out exactly what's happened."

McRae became the Briton to win the world rally championship drivers' title in 1995, driving a Subaru. He was also runner-up in 1996, 1997 and 2001 and was renowned for his aggressive driving style.

McRae hails from a well-known motor racing family in Scotland.

His father, Jimmy, is a five-time British rally champion and his brother, Alister, is also former British rally champion and competed in the world championship.

McRae is married with two children.

[SimpleSexy180]

oh shit!!!!!

[ManoNegra]

Damn, Colin was the man. Hoping for best.

[ayuaddict]

it has been confirmed that he has passed away. as well as his 5 year old son and 2 other people. the cause is yet unknown

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/15/breaking-colin-mcrae-dies-with-son-in-helicopter-crash/

[ManoNegra]

.... damn, rest in peace.

[SimpleS14]

oh my goodness :( I am truly sad and shocked.

R.I.P.

[Antihero983]

what the fuck!! :eek: :-/ :wtc:

RIP to one of the best rally drivers ever.

[2ilvia]

one person was feared dead in the accident and that there were no survivors
eh.....?
hey guys, its not up to us

[atom]

Fucking hell that suck. :(

[SpdElemts]

This is sad, i just saw him at the x-games rally. He will be missed in the motor sports world. My heart goes out to his family.

[Jtuned_andy]

It's not been confirmed yet that he died. It was his helicopter, family isn't releasing info.

[Kn1ves]

wow i just read the article. i was saddened.

[lsonboost]

This is really sad, he was a great driver and a good person. My prayers go out to his family.

[drift freaq]

Man helicopters and small planes. They always seem to play a part in the loss of famous peoples lives. R.I.P. Colin McRae.

[Flipzide]

OMG.....



My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I hate hearing about this type of news. :(

[illvialuver]

wow im saddended. now i really dont trust planes or helicopter s of horses, they kill the best of us even superman

[karl wasabi]

Yeah just heard about it. I dont know if this link was posted or not. RIP Colin McRae. I was looking forward in seeing him in next years X games. Its crazy how something so tragic can happen in an instant.

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

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

so hard to hear! great driver!
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:3qbJHgBUnBqI9M:http://military.smugmug.com/photos/96963268-D.jpg

http://www.ilkansivu.net/Neste_Rally_Finland_2003/109_0935_EK_14_Ouninpohja_2_Colin_McRae_ja_Derek_R inger_Citroen_Xsara.jpg

http://www.speedtv.com/_assets/library/img/large/107202_mcrae_incar2.jpg

[Mr.S14]

Good night sweet prince

[spool_sample]

Ugh, so unfortunate. First Richard Burns, now Colin McRae.

R.I.P.

[wootwoot]

So it goes...

[dirtdiggler666]

this just sucks so sad they allways take the good ones:(

[Ninjabread]

RIP McRae.

I still can't believe this!

[smurfgcr]

RIP McRae, you'll definatly be missed.
Its hard to imagine this, he was one of those guys that youd never think this would happen to, he seemed immortal with his crash record.

[614duece40]

damn that suck's, that guy was a pimp in the dirt.

[exitspeed]

RIP to the Champion:

http://www.speedtv.com/_assets/library/img/medium/107202_mcrae_incar2.jpg
http://expn.go.com/media/xgames/sxg/2006/misc/060805_Rally06.jpg
http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchbacks/112_0705_10z+colin_mcrae_subaru_impreza_rally_car+ front_view_airborne.jpg
http://delivery.viewimages.com/xv/1056971.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193F669B259AB992A04D325FE66F135C2CA F73EA88CB7657836
http://delivery.viewimages.com/xv/55788349.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193CC300C081D9F4700E789B300CA8FDA5E AA563F98E1BE6E18810F755E003CBEB8
http://www.krismeeke.com/images/gallery/300x200/Mcrae2_500.jpg
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/daddymack/blog/colin_mc_rae_600.jpg
http://www.worldrally.net/photos/01oz/mcrae2001-1.jpg

[jrocslider]

damn... its really sad to hear this kind of news. especially about someone who has had such an impact in the sport.

[89dc240]

OMG! Thats horrible. I just read an article about him in 0-60 Magazine. He seemed like a really cool dude. He was working on a prototype rally car that would likely smoke every one in existence. And he had some badass toys too. I wonder what the cause of the crash was. I also read he was a bit of a stunter in the air too. Hope that didn't play a part.

[Farzam]

RIP to the champ

[DUFFM4N]

such an amazing driver...so sad that him and his son's life were brought to an end so soon...rest in paradise

[SimpleS14]

I will always remember this run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umGntRdYT3A

[samvia]

I also read he was a bit of a stunter in the air too. Hope that didn't play a part.

Engine troubles of some sort seem to be the biggest suspect at the moment, some of his neighbours who knew the sound of the helicopter well said it sounded rough just before it. The route he took towards his house over the trees isn't the way he normally comes in to land too but it seems he realised he had to try ad get it down quickly....

Such a sad loss, a true legend and a great ambassador for both motorsport and Scotland, not to mention the others involved. The guy has been my hero since I was a little boy watching him driving balls out and usually crashing anything he could get his hands on. RIP big man :cry:

[kyoru]

I will always remember this run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umGntRdYT3A

wow that was simply amazing...sad to hear that he has passed away and with his son as well, he sounded like an awesome guy.

[Dutchmalmiss]

RIP Colin. He just released his new game, DiRt too. He wouldve been the only one to drive the new STi the right way too.

[ManoNegra]

Just aired in Brittain.

Colin McRae Tribute - Pedal To The Medal (Part 1) (http://www.broadcaster.com/clip/28033)

Colin McRae Tribute - Pedal To The Metal (Part 2) (http://www.broadcaster.com/clip/28066)

[junkyiv]

A tragic loss for his family and the world. Farewell to a Genuine BADASS!!!