Colin mcrae - Helicoptor Crash
15 September 2007, 09:09 PM
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The aircraft burst into flames after it came down in woodland near Lanark, at around 4.10pm, killing everyone on board.
Jean-Eric Freudiger, McRae's agent, last night told The Sunday Telegraph he had spoken to the driver's brother and that he had confirmed the former champion had been piloting the Squirrel aircraft.
Speaking from his home in Switzerland, Mr Freudiger said he was still in shock and fighting back tears as he said he could not reach Mr McRae's wife, Alison.
He added: "I have heard that it was his aircraft. He was in the helicopter. I cannot believe it was a helicopter pilot error because as my best friend and the godfather of my daughter I know he was a very safe pilot.
"We have been close business partners and friends for seven years. He is the best person I have ever met in my life. I have to try and understand what I have just been told."
The aircraft, which was registered to McRae, came down in Jervis Wood, around a mile
Legend. RIP.
Jean-Eric Freudiger, McRae's agent, last night told The Sunday Telegraph he had spoken to the driver's brother and that he had confirmed the former champion had been piloting the Squirrel aircraft.
Speaking from his home in Switzerland, Mr Freudiger said he was still in shock and fighting back tears as he said he could not reach Mr McRae's wife, Alison.
He added: "I have heard that it was his aircraft. He was in the helicopter. I cannot believe it was a helicopter pilot error because as my best friend and the godfather of my daughter I know he was a very safe pilot.
"We have been close business partners and friends for seven years. He is the best person I have ever met in my life. I have to try and understand what I have just been told."
The aircraft, which was registered to McRae, came down in Jervis Wood, around a mile
Legend. RIP.
15 September 2007, 09:10 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:10 PM
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[QUOTE=scotthldr;7255604]Chill out ffs. I have just been to the site & couldnt get anywhere near it for police. Have some respect.
15 September 2007, 09:13 PM
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It doesn't look good.
I'm sure if Colin was alive he would have been in contact with his agent and would have informed the press by now (unless he doesn't have a mobile phone? - doubtful ). The fact there is no news looks like the bodies yet to be identifed could well be him.
I'm sure if Colin was alive he would have been in contact with his agent and would have informed the press by now (unless he doesn't have a mobile phone? - doubtful ). The fact there is no news looks like the bodies yet to be identifed could well be him.
15 September 2007, 09:14 PM
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It doesn't look good.
I'm sure if Colin was alive he would have been in contact with his agent and would have informed the press by now (unless he doesn't have a mobile phone? - doubtful ). The fact there is no news looks like the bodies yet to be identifed could well be him.
I'm sure if Colin was alive he would have been in contact with his agent and would have informed the press by now (unless he doesn't have a mobile phone? - doubtful ). The fact there is no news looks like the bodies yet to be identifed could well be him.
15 September 2007, 09:15 PM
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Come on guys - there are at least two dead people from the crash RIP
This is not the time to bickering or speculating.
Just wait for official confirmation.
If it is Colin and Alistair the world of rallying will be worse off for sure
Colin winning the 95 world championship was the reason I wanted a Scoob all these years too
This is not the time to bickering or speculating.
Just wait for official confirmation.
If it is Colin and Alistair the world of rallying will be worse off for sure
Colin winning the 95 world championship was the reason I wanted a Scoob all these years too
15 September 2007, 09:16 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:17 PM
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Would you mind if I RTM the thread so it can be made sticky....I fear we might see a string load of threads pop up as this filters through to people.
15 September 2007, 09:19 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:20 PM
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I am totally stunned by this news, i just don`t know what to say. Lets just keep our fingers crossed that the worse possible news that we fear is not confirmed and remember those that have died.
15 September 2007, 09:21 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:24 PM
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It may be his son that was with him.
AS previuos posts, lets wait and see.
As I said, my Pal is a Cop on duty tonight in Glasgow, and will call me when he has some CONCRETE news.
He feels that the Air Investigators wil have to do stuff before identification and, thinks it will be morning before formal news is released.
Sad Day>>>>>>>>>>>>
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AS previuos posts, lets wait and see.
As I said, my Pal is a Cop on duty tonight in Glasgow, and will call me when he has some CONCRETE news.
He feels that the Air Investigators wil have to do stuff before identification and, thinks it will be morning before formal news is released.
Sad Day>>>>>>>>>>>>
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15 September 2007, 09:26 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:28 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:30 PM
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Alan i agree 100%.
Pointless speculating about something when non of us know any facts other than the heli was registered to Colin.
Nik.
Pointless speculating about something when non of us know any facts other than the heli was registered to Colin.
Nik.
It may be his son that was with him.
AS previuos posts, lets wait and see.
As I said, my Pal is a Cop on duty tonight in Glasgow, and will call me when he has some CONCRETE news.
He feels that the Air Investigators wil have to do stuff before identification and, thinks it will be morning before formal news is released.
Sad Day>>>>>>>>>>>>
Alan MaC
AS previuos posts, lets wait and see.
As I said, my Pal is a Cop on duty tonight in Glasgow, and will call me when he has some CONCRETE news.
He feels that the Air Investigators wil have to do stuff before identification and, thinks it will be morning before formal news is released.
Sad Day>>>>>>>>>>>>
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15 September 2007, 09:32 PM
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15 September 2007, 09:33 PM
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