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, as well as two other passengers and two pilots. It was confirmed all 5 occupants died.

In 2023 the AAIB disclosed that the crash was caused by the failure of the helicopter's tail rotor which led to a loss of yaw control.

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