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spud_gun
02-05-07, 09:10 AM
Its being reported that senior Chelski officals were involved in a helecopter crash in the way back from Anfield last night.
Its being reported that senior Chelski officals were involved in a helecopter crash in the way back from Anfield last night.
Are there any dead ?? :sigh:
They are reporting of a Helicopter crash somewhere in Cheshire involving senior Execs at Chelsea......
I know it shouldn't be on this part of the forum - thought I would pass it on.
They are reporting of a Helicopter crash somewhere in Cheshire involving senior Execs at Chelsea......
I know it shouldn't be on this part of the forum - thought I would pass it on.4 on board!!!!
So they say. Brazil is saying that the Helicopter took off from John Lennon Int.
Are there any dead ?? :sigh:
Looks like it, they flew off this morning....nothing coming through yet, no names yet
Mumsafan
02-05-07, 09:16 AM
Wasn't that how Matthew Harding died?
KIN ell!
history repeating itself.................wasnt Mathew Harding Killed in a copter crash flying back from Blackburn Rovers a few years ago?
BBC are reporting:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6614347.stm
Chelsea are saying it wasnt anyone official on board
a chelsea official has just said no senior CFC staff were on board according to talksport
redlancer
02-05-07, 09:22 AM
a chelsea official has just said no senior CFC staff were on board according to talksport
but someone will have been, here's hoping all OK
Mumsafan
02-05-07, 09:23 AM
"It is thought to have been somewhere near the Leicestershire / Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire border when it vanished."
Well I live near the Northants / Leicester border and I haven't seen an helicopter about
"Talk Shite"
Make me laugh when people call it this yet obviously still listen to it.
I have a feeling Talk Shite have jumped the gun regarding as to who the potential casualties are.
SSN are saying Chelsea have released a statement saying that everyone who was onboard is accounted for, so thankfully no-one has lost their life
Red_hot
02-05-07, 09:32 AM
Yeah on Sky Sports News they said that Chelsea have confirmed that the senior execs are all accounted for.
They've just said on SSN that the Helicopter belonged to Millionaire Chelsea fan Philip Carter
So it seems that it's not Chelsea officials but maybe this fan and a few mates
warrenpeace
02-05-07, 09:51 AM
How hard can it be to find a crashed helicopter?
thesilverfoxlfc
02-05-07, 10:49 AM
I fear they are dead. Havent found it yet so that could only mean terrible news
thesilverfoxlfc
02-05-07, 10:50 AM
The Copter has been found in Cambridgeshire just on SSN now
Mumsafan
02-05-07, 10:53 AM
How hard can it be to find a crashed helicopter?
The only helicopter that has flown over is the air ambulance.
The Copter has been found in Cambridgeshire just on SSN now
Any further news?
The only helicopter that has flown over is the air ambulance.
Any further news?
Wreckage found in woods near Wansford
Gary
thesilverfoxlfc
02-05-07, 10:56 AM
The only helicopter that has flown over is the air ambulance.
Any further news?
BBC
Police said wreckage has been found between Wansford and Duddington, west of Peterborough, but there are no details of any casualties.
BBC
Its not looking good, last contact was 2hrs after take off, so that would mean prob 9/10hrs ago.
Gary
Mumsafan
02-05-07, 11:09 AM
2 hours after take off? How long does it take from Liverpool to Peterborough then? It's not much longer than 2 hours in a car!
2 hours after take off? How long does it take from Liverpool to Peterborough then? It's not much longer than 2 hours in a car!
Mother of one of the passengers is on BBC News, and she says she has been told the helicopter has been found "intact"..
Gary
Mumsafan
02-05-07, 11:22 AM
What on earth does that mean? Are there survivors then or not? Sounds a bit shady to me
What on earth does that mean? Are there survivors then or not? Sounds a bit shady to me
It's v weird, something that could have a bearing, is that they say there are alot of quarrys around, so unless they crash landed, but could get out, or make contact, and a rescue is to take place.
Was rather sad listening to the mother, obviously distressed, and going onto where all her family are, and how they are all coming over. You could tell the BBC person was trying to end the call..
Gary
A helicopter carrying a wealthy Chelsea supporter is missing after taking off from Liverpool following Tuesday's Champions League tie.
Full story: See Sky News
Rescue services are searching in the east Midlands area after the Twin Squirrel aircraft carrying Phillip Carter and three other people disappeared off radar screens.
Mr Carter is the founder of fast-growing training company Carter & Carter.
Faye Adkin, of Carter and Carter Group, said the helicopter was carrying Mr Carter, the pilot and two or three passengers when it went missing.
She said: "At this moment we are praying and hoping for the best."
Ms Adkin went on: "Phillip Carter was returning from the Liverpool football match. We have not had any reported sightings at the moment.
"We do not know where he and his passengers are. There have been reports that the helicopter has come down but we cannot confirm anything."
The helicopter left John Lennon Airport in Liverpool and was heading to a private landing site near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, when it vanished.
A Cambridgeshire Police spokeswoman said: "The helicopter, we believe, had about four or five people on board and was a twin-engine Squirrel.
"It left John Lennon Airport in Liverpool at about 11pm last night (Tuesday) and was on its way to a private address near Peterborough.
"It appears to have disappeared off the radar. At the moment we are trying to find out more."
The incident stirs memories of the October 1996 crash which killed Chelsea's vice-chairman Matthew Harding and four other men as they returned from a Coca-Cola Cup tie with Bolton Wanderers.
:-(
Been confirmed that all onboard have died
YNWA
Gary
Monkeywool
02-05-07, 02:19 PM
It is my housemate's boss. He texted my this morning and told me, apparently the whole company is in shock, the guy was apparently one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.
Crap like this should never happen. R.I.P.
tomasjj
02-05-07, 02:28 PM
Sad one this.
RIP.
Puts perspective on life again.
Awful news - god bless them.
YNWA
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6614347.stm
A millionaire businessman and his son flying back from a European cup football match have died in a helicopter crash.
Phillip Carter, his son Andrew, 17, close friend Jonathan Waller, and pilot Stephen Holdich were in the Twin Squirrel aircraft.
Det Supt John Raine confirmed four bodies were found in the wreckage just 10 miles from Mr Carter's home.
The aircraft was found virtually intact at Wansford, near Peterborough, Cambs.
The bodies are expected to be removed from the crash scene overnight and transferred to a hospital in Cambridgeshire where they will be formally identified and post-mortem examinations carried out.
Mr Carter, his son and Mr Waller were reported missing after failing to return from watching Chelsea play Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final game at Anfield.
Mr Carter is founder of firm Carter & Carter, and one of eight honorary vice presidents of Chelsea Football Club.
His firm specialises in vocational training, and employs more than 500 people in Nottingham.
In a statement Carter and Carter Group Plc said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with Phillip's wife, Judith, daughter Natalya and the family and friends of all those involved in this tragic accident."
Colleagues at the company's Nottinghamshire base described the UK Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 as an "inspirational leader".
Andrew Carter, 17, went to Stamford School, in Stamford, Lincolnshire where he was in his second year of A-levels.
The helicopter was piloted by Stephen Holdich, co-owner of operating company Atlas Helicopters, of Hampshire, a company spokeswoman said.
Mr Holdich, 49, who lived in Chidham, West Sussex, but was originally from Peterborough, had flown Mr Carter on more than 70 occasions over the past four years, his company said.
'Looking forward to match'
Jonathan Waller, 42, a debt collector from Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, was also on board the aircraft.
The party had been expected back at Mr Carter's house at about midnight on Tuesday.
The aircraft took off from John Lennon Airport, Merseyside, at 2300 BST on Tuesday and the last contact was made with it just under two hours later.
The helicopter had been due to land in Thornhaugh, west of Peterborough, where Mr Carter lives.
According to Civil Aviation Authority records, he is the joint owner of a twin-engined helicopter that is registered to his home address.
The incident has revived memories of a 1996 crash which killed Chelsea's vice-chairman Matthew Harding and four other men as they returned from a Bolton Wanderers match.
TheStig
02-05-07, 11:37 PM
Rip :( :(
oh dear :(
poor chaps
RIP
Red_Polo
03-05-07, 12:16 AM
Terrible thing to happen :(
RIP
RedWolverine
04-05-07, 04:14 PM
Jesus this is sad news.
YNWA
RIP
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