Colin Mcrae dies in helicopter crash

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    "COLIN MCRAE, the former World Rally champion, is believed to have died in a helicopter crash near his Lanark home last night. The world-renowned driver was piloting his Twin Squirrel aircraft when it crashed in woods near his Lanark home shortly after 1600 BST and burst into flames."

    More here and here

    It's not confirmed, but it doesn't look good. :(

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    Kerosene, Sep 15, 2007 IP
  2. britishguy

    britishguy Prominent Member

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    Sad loss to the rally world very unlucky to end in an accident
     
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    Bebicul Writer

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    Sad news. I used to play the Colin McRae video games. I miss rally...
     
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    I just heard about this. gosh that is soo sad he was an amazing driver! huge fan of his!
     
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    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    I don't even know who he was :eek:
     
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    ahh that is a bad news i a love to paly rally games but very sad from his death:(
     
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  7. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Reports are suggesting that his 5 year old son was in the helicopter too. Not a good day :(

    Basically the Schumacher of WRC, except without the ego. Ever heard of the Colin McRae rally games?
     
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  8. wiiman

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    yes it will be a sad loss if its confirmed.

    RIP Colin :-(
     
    wiiman, Sep 16, 2007 IP
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    :( this is very sad and bad news. Im a huge fan of rallying, and have met Colin McRae at a rally. Very upsetting :(
     
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    sad news, but he will live on forever in his games!!
     
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    yeh definately.. im thinking of getting his latest game for ps2 myself lol

    anyone played it?
     
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    RIP - Rally Legend
     
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    Really Bad News :(
     
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    Wow, it is like 'live fast, die young' RIP Colin.
     
    Ireq, Sep 17, 2007 IP