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Coroner says urgent action needed on helicopter rules after Leicester City crash

A prevention of future deaths report was sent to aviation bodies.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Leicester City helicopter crash deaths accidental, inquest jury concludes

A jury heard evidence over two weeks about the fatal helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium in Leicester.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Son of Leicester FC chair hits out at manufacturer of ‘death trap’ helicopter that killed him

Former Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among those killed in the incident

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Heartbreaking final message from pilot of tragic Leicester City helicopter crash

The club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people were killed in the crash in October 2018.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Leicester City owner ‘trusted the safety’ of helicopter which crashed, says son

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others died when the Leonardo AW169 crashed outside the club’s King Power Stadium in October 2018.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘I’ve no idea what’s going on’: Official probe reveals final seconds before Leicester City helicopter crash

The pilot of the helicopter involved in a crash which killed Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha almost five years ago said "I've no idea what's going on" as the aircraft was turning out of control.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Leicester City helicopter crash was ‘tragic accident’, say inspectors

Mechanical failure blamed for 2018 crash, which killed club’s owner and four others

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Leicester City helicopter crash pilot: ‘I’ve no idea what’s going on’

The club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people were killed in the crash in October 2018.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023