US EditionInquest for Leicester City helicopter crash victims to begin
- The inquest into the helicopter crash that killed five people near Leicester City's stadium began on Monday, January 13, 2025, more than six years after the tragedy.
- Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of Leicester City, and four others died in the crash on October 27, 2018, after the helicopter spun out of control and burst into flames.
- The family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has launched a £2.15 billion legal claim against the helicopter's manufacturer, alleging compensation for loss of earnings and funeral expenses.
- The inquest will examine the mechanical cause of the crash and is expected to last three weeks, hearing tributes to the victims and testimonies from witnesses and emergency services.
25 Articles
25 Articles
Pilot of Leicester City helicopter tragedy 'did everything' to stop crash
Eric Swaffer was flying the aircraft that killed Leicester City’s owner in 2018 (Picture: PA) The pilot of a helicopter that crashed outside Leicester City’s stadium killing five people ‘did everything in his power’ to stop the tragedy. Eric Swaffer was flying the aircraft that spun out of control, plummeted to the ground and burst into flames shortly after takeoff on October 27, 2018. He was killed alongside all the other occupants, namely Leic…
NDTV
newsday.com.ngInquest Opens Into 2018 Helicopter Crash That Killed Leicester City Owner
An inquest into the 2018 helicopter crash that killed the owner of Leicester City Football Club opened on Monday. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others were killed when the Thai billionaire's personal helicopter crashed shortly after taking off from the Premier League club's King Power Stadium following a match in October 2018. Catherine Mason, the coroner presiding over the hearing, told the jury that under English law the role of an inquest…
Leicester helicopter crash inquest begins as owner's family issue statement
Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people to tragically lose their lives in the disaster in 2018, with an inquest into the incident getting underway this week
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 33% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
