Andy Roberts 30 Jul 2003, 23:20 I just got a text on my phone with an Orange Motorsport update to say that Steve Hislop, British Superbike Champion has been killed in a helicopter crash in the scottish borders!
I can't find anything on the web yet so it must have just happened.
My deepest sympathies go out to Steve's family, friends and everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him.
You da man Steve! You won't be forgotten!
Heebeegeetee 30 Jul 2003, 23:22 I'm afraid I've just recieved a text on my mobile to say that 'Superbike champion Steve Hislop has been killed in a helicopter crash in the Scottish Borders.'
Shocking news. I don't know any more than that.
rdjones 30 Jul 2003, 23:28 Just seen it online myself more details here:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3111299.stm
RIP
Heebeegeetee 30 Jul 2003, 23:29 British Superbike champion Steve Hislop has died in a helicopter crash in the Scottish Borders.
Hislop, who was a Scot, was 41.
The civilian aircraft came down at a remote farm near Teviothead, off the A7 close to Hawick.
Lothian and Borders Police were alerted to the accident at 1650 BST, but a spokesman said it may have happened earlier in the day.
It is understood the helicopter may have been travelling from the south of England.
You would hardly know it was a helicopter unless you knew what had happened
John Hepburn,
Farm worker
Firefighters and other rescuers have had to use a four wheel drive vehicle to get from the A7 road to the scene.
The helicopter is believed to have come down on moorland leaving wreckage scattered over a wide area.
Pat Douglas, 47, said her husband Walter, 51, had come across the crash scene while tending livestock.
"We didn't see or hear anything really. We heard a helicopter buzzing around earlier today but we were not aware that anything was untoward until later," said Mrs Douglas.
Accident investigation
She said Caerlanrig farm was the nearest inhabited building to the scene of the accident.
"We are about half a mile from where the crash happened."
Farm worker John Hepburn, 18, from Teviothead, who saw the crash scene said: "The main body of the helicopter was on top of a bank and the tail was below, next to a burn.
"You would hardly know it was a helicopter unless you knew what had happened."
A Department of Transport spokesman said an air accident investigation team was on its way to the site to conduct a full inquiry.
The team were expected to arrive at the crash site at first light on Thursday.
BootsOntheSide 30 Jul 2003, 23:38 This is terrible. Seems like the eerie run of racing guys dying in other forms of transport continues. My symapthies go out to his family and friends.
ANDY GILKES 30 Jul 2003, 23:47 deepest sympathy to all steves family and friends.
I was very shocked when i heard the news in a news flash on talk sport radio.
He was a great rider, who will be sadly missed.
Sim_Da_BTCC_Man 30 Jul 2003, 23:51 R.I.P Steve.
My thoughts are with his family and freinds!
How can such a horrible thing happen to such a great rider and person!
Shocker :(
It's been a bad year :(
touringlegend 31 Jul 2003, 00:03 I am proud to be able to say I witnessed this great man in action.
That fact also makes it hard to accept what has happened.
My deepest sympathies go out to his friends and family.
:(
paulzinho 31 Jul 2003, 00:18 Bloody hell, I can't believe this. :(
bacon sandwich 31 Jul 2003, 00:47 I just found it on Ceefax and couldn't believe. It appears at the moment that when you reach greatness in Motorsport - ypu are then taken from us.
My condolences to all his family, friends and in the BSB world!
The shock keeps piling up!
Graham Goodwin 31 Jul 2003, 02:38 Terrible news
MichaelH 31 Jul 2003, 02:39 I was shaking for ages after I heard. My Dad heard it on the news and rang me, and now I've seen it on teletext. I can't believe he's gone, Steve was finally putting his bad luck behind him and over the last 18 months has been phinominal to watch both on the track and off it. I've dug out some old mags, remembering the great Hizzy-Foggy battles in the TT, his heroics on that awful Norton in 1992....what a rider. So sad. :(
I was shocked to here late last night that steve hislop had been killed in a helicopter crash in the scottish borders,my sympothys are with his freinds and family at this time.
hoonboyz 31 Jul 2003, 04:57 R I P Steve
Terrible news , my condolences to his family and friends.
Ive only seen Steve on TV and thought he was simply awesome to watch.
the world of motorcycling has been hit hard by this loss and will be hard pressed to replace a man like him.
RIP Steve.
Peter Mallett 31 Jul 2003, 07:32 Another sad day for motorsport.
RIP Steve.
William Dale Jr 31 Jul 2003, 08:05 RIP Steve :(
It's been an awful year...
its a shame, especially when he was about to ride with a new team.
brandsman 31 Jul 2003, 08:24 Godspeed.
RIP
I wonder when he exactly crashed, it's a shame nobody saw or heard anything - wonder if he was still alive after it crashed?
Hizzy was my fave rider :(
Stephen Green 31 Jul 2003, 09:08 I hadn't heard...tragic news!
im gutted, met steve several times at race meetings and testing and always had the time to chat.
was great on the tracks and fantastic on the isle of man.
it would of been great to see him on his ducati from last year again, steve still had it in him.
my symphaty goes to steves family and friends.
r.i.p steve you will be greatley missed by many.
Brushpusher 31 Jul 2003, 09:49 RIP - Steve, condolences to his family and friends.
Tony & Co.
Terrible news. After all the injuries he's come back from, especially Brands, this is just tragic.
R.I.P Steve.
EvilPumpkin 31 Jul 2003, 09:49 A sad loss to motorsport and my sincerest sympathies to his family and friends :(
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
ScotsBrutesFan 31 Jul 2003, 10:23 A tragic loss, I met him once briefly he took time to answer a couple of questions.
A great man and will be sadly missed.
goforit500 31 Jul 2003, 10:29 Sad & Tragic - He did, however, pack more into his short life than most of us do in a much longer lifespan - Is this why the good die young ??
God Bless and a hug for your family - R.I.P
Richard Sneader 31 Jul 2003, 10:46 My deepest sympathies to all of Steves's family and friends.
RS
Knowlesy 31 Jul 2003, 11:01 I only ever saw the man on TV but he was incredible to watch. The way he could set his bike up to perfection and put in some of the most stunning laps (like Donington last year and at Oulton frequently) was a joy and honour to behold.
This is such shocking news. If he knew he was going to be taken from us he would have preferred it on his racing bike.
RIP Hizzy :(
ghinzani 31 Jul 2003, 11:03 Originally posted by goforit500
Sad & Tragic - He did, however, pack more into his short life than most of us do in a much longer lifespan - Is this why the good die young ??
God Bless and a hug for your family - R.I.P
Gotta agree with that sentiment - Hizzy was pure entertainment, and I liked what he had to say off track too. What a terrible shame for those he leaves behind.
Chigley 31 Jul 2003, 11:49 What a terrible loss, I didn't know him but the news is shocking. My thoughts and condolences to his family, team collegues and friends.
Only just heard. :(
My sincerest condolences to Steve's family, friends and his many colleagues throughout motorsport.
Somehow, it always seems more tragic when a rider/driver's life is cut short away from the track.
Ian Smith 31 Jul 2003, 12:50 Rache, please dont go there . It's just to awful to think about, Britain has lost another great sportsman.
R.I.P. Steve :(
Such horrific news. I cannot believe it. I don't want to believe it. All I know is that Britain has lost one of it's finest motorcycle riders and the BSB paddock will be far worse off because of it.
Winther 31 Jul 2003, 18:27 Terrible news...rest easy Hizzy.
Always had time for marshals and fans even when things weren't going great for him sad loss.. to Motorsport... condolences to his family
A terrible terrible loss to the world of moter racing
He was one of the best:(
Matthopps 31 Jul 2003, 22:39 R.I.P Steve.... what a bad year this is turning out to be.
shocking news - rip steve.....
Brandy_snap 1 Aug 2003, 15:17 RIP, you were great and will be missed
Such bad news. My condolences to steves family and friends.
RIP steve.
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ghinzani 5 Aug 2003, 11:17 I think the funerals tommorow, the family have made it open to anyone.
ghinzani 19 Aug 2003, 22:18 Just saw Bike sport weeklies tribute programme on Men & Munters. Very well put together, with his friends and colleauges speaking honestly. What a terrible waste that it should happen just when he was contemplating stopping. Gone but not forgotten Hizzy !
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