Helicopter down Lanarkshire 16.00 local
 

Bad day

Any news?

From the BBC:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/6996860.stm

Link to another loss from Shoreham Warbird down

Also http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=292244

Not confirmed if it is a 44

Just read elsewhere it's on Colin McCrae's land:(

Colin onwed an AS350B2, does his brother Alistair still own a R44?

Thoughts are with those involved.

TiP:(

How do we know its a 44? News at the moment 18:20z still just saying "helicopter"

BBC saying Squirrel now
sad day again

Very sad .. at least 2 killed. Aircraft is G-CBHL.

I believe that is Colin's machine.

Condolences to those involved and their nearest and dearest.

It is indeed, according to G-INFO.......

A very sad day..... I have provided an ATC service to this helicopter on many occasions, if those on board were who I think they may be it will be a great loss to many....I am hopeing and praying that they were not onboard, but saying that my thoughts are with who ever it is.

News (or speculation) on http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...,00.html?f=rss

On another web site, Colins agent is supposed to be saying he was in the a/c, let`s hope not.

BBC Scotland currently saying that:

i. Heli came down near Colin McRae's home
ii. He is known to be a keen helicopter pilot
iii. No formal ID until Sunday of those aboard

Still hoping against, but the press inference is clear, judging by SKY & what the BBC are currently reporting.

To add further to what has been written... "The Scotsman" is reporting rather more detail than the BBC / Sky on this tragedy.
http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1482732007

Was just talking to Colin the other day where he said they had just finalised all the backing for another Paris - Dakar race and was looking forward to it.

The outlook is bleak for this as the only ones who normally fly his B2 are himself or his brother Alistair.

:(

McRae speaking today:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...260890,00.html

Sadness
 

Today in the UK we lost a pilot in as yet unknown circumstances who was displaying a second world war a/c to the public, my post on that thread was simple and to the point.
I hoped that the feeling of sadness at that crash would not again be repeated for some time and hopefully not for a very long time.
only a short while later news of this tragic helicopter incident reached me, i now sit at my computer asking myself, Who,why and how?..
Having seen two dear friends off who were experienced rotary pilots and both killed in seperate tragic incidents over the last couple of years, i am acutely aware of the pain and anguish these crashes cause
A number of families have just been torn apart today, suddenly, unexpectedly and answers will be needed
..raise a glass ......to the families ...remain strong..our thoughts are with you and we will provide your answers..
RIP :sad:

If this is to be believed its a very sad day indeed
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ncopter115.xml
particularily the managers quote from his (sic Colins) brother
I will also add that I am sitting here in Kabul, and am thoroughly disgusted with BBC Worlds complete failure to mention either the accident or the potential loss of Colin Mc Rae or the accident in Shoreham today
The Times is now confirming this
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle2461339.ece
My condolences to all that have lost someone today

Sad News
 

Very sad if indeed true gut feeling only matter of time before confirmed.


Lets hope not but whoever has perished RIP