2018 Leicester helicopter crash
On 27 October 2018, an AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from the King Power Stadium, the home ground of Leicester City in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was on board,[1] as well as two other passengers and two pilots. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is currently leading an investigation into the accident. It was confirmed all 5 occupants died.[2][3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "LIVE: Leicester City owner confirmed dead in helicopter crash".
- ↑ "Club Statement: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha". Leicester City F.C. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ↑ "Leicester City confirm chairman's death". 28 October 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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