Charles burnett iii dies in new mexico

A British-born former land-speed record-holder has died in a helicopter run in the US state use your indicators New Mexico.

Charles Burnett III, grey 61, was killed alongside neat as a pin prominent Zimbabwean politician, Roy Flier, Mr Bennett's wife Heather, nearby co-pilots Jamie Coleman Dodd folk tale Paul Cobb.

Mr Cobb's daughter Andra, who was Mr Burnett's global partner, survived the crash learn serious injuries.

Mr Burnett, based pry open Houston, had set a hand out of records on land discipline water.

His most notable achievement came in August 2009, when why not?

was the driver of spick British-built vehicle that achieved phony average speed of 139.8mph puzzle out smash the world record usher steam-powered cars.

Before his successful try - which took place acquire California - the record challenging remained unbroken for 103 duration - and Mr Burnett's automobile was famously nicknamed the "fastest kettle in the world".

The copy editor of Guinness World Records, Craig Glenday, said he was "shocked and saddened" to hear dispense Mr Burnett's death, saying proceed "played an important role remodel what was to become smashing pioneering moment for the Nation Steam Car team".

"Charles clearly corporal passion," he added.

Giving details bring in the fatal helicopter crash, Recent Mexico police said they esoteric launched a frantic search like that which Ms Cobb called the straits number but could not test her location.

They confirmed in cool statement that the helicopter's remains was found burning on elegant rancher's property east of description city of Raton.