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  • Rally Ace Colin McRae Dies In Helicopter Crash [World Rally Champion]

    09/15/2007 9:36:02 PM PDT · by Spktyr · 24 replies · 5,144+ views
    Scotsman.com ^ | Sun 16 Sep 2007 | Gareth Rose and Jeremy Watson
    SCOTTISH rally champion Colin McRae has been killed in a helicopter crash close to his Lanarkshire home. The Twin Squirrel helicopter registered to the former world champion rally driver came down shortly after 4pm yesterday about 200 yards from his 17th-century mansion. Police sources said the blue helicopter used by the 39-year-old multi-millionaire had exploded in a "fireball". Eyewitness David Lowry, who lives nearby, said he watched as the helicopter plunged into a valley. As many as four people are thought to have died in the crash. Jean-Eric Freudiger, McRae's agent, confirmed McRae had been piloting the helicopter. Locals said...