Post by DazListic on May 15, 2005 16:46:06 GMT
Steve Hislop’s mother has been angered by a report that he may have become confused by the controls of his
helicopter before crashing to his death – according to Scotland’s Daily Record newspaper.
Margaret Hislop is quoted as being “very unhappy” with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch report, which
concludes that his experience as a motorcyclist may have contributed as the throttle on a copter works in the
opposite direction to that on a bike.
The report adds: "The control loss may have resulted from spatial disorientation and mishandling of the controls
but the possibility that aircraft malfunction contributed could not be eliminated.”<br>Margaret Hislop is hoping this is not the end of the matter. She is calling for an official fatal accident inquiry.
Hislop, 11 times Isle of Man TT champion and reigning British Superbike champ at the time of his death in July 2003,
died in a helicopter crash near Hawick, Scotland.
You can read this story in full and much more, by visiting
www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.home
MCN have their own investigation into the accident too.
Our thoughts are still with Steve Hislops Family.
