2018 Leicester City F.C. helicopter crash facts for kids
On 27 October 2018, a special helicopter crashed in Leicester, United Kingdom. This happened shortly after it took off from the King Power Stadium. This stadium is the home of the Leicester City football team.
The helicopter had five people on board. This included the owner of the football club, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Sadly, all five people died in the accident. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch looked into what caused the crash.
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Understanding the Helicopter Crash in Leicester
This section explains what happened during the helicopter crash in Leicester. It was a very sad event for the football club and its fans.
What Happened on That Day?
The accident happened on a Saturday evening. The helicopter took off from the football stadium after a match. It was a normal flight until something went wrong very quickly.
The helicopter was an AgustaWestland AW169 model. It crashed in a car park near the stadium. Emergency services arrived very quickly to help.
Who Was on Board the Helicopter?
There were five people in the helicopter when it crashed.
- Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: He was the owner of Leicester City F.C.. He was a very important person for the club.
- Two other passengers: These were Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai.
- Two pilots: Eric Swaffer and Izabela Roza Lechowicz.
All five people sadly died in the accident. This was a huge loss for their families and for the football club.
The Investigation into the Crash
After the accident, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) started a detailed investigation. They wanted to find out exactly why the helicopter crashed.
They collected many pieces of evidence. This included parts of the helicopter and information from its flight recorders. Their goal was to understand what went wrong. This helps to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Remembering Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a very popular owner of Leicester City F.C. He bought the club in 2010. Under his ownership, the team achieved amazing success.
His Impact on Leicester City F.C.
Vichai helped Leicester City win the Premier League title in 2016. This was a huge surprise and a historic moment for the club. He was loved by the fans for his kindness and support.
He also gave a lot to the local community in Leicester. He made many donations to hospitals and charities. His death was a big shock to everyone who knew him and the club.
Tributes and Memorials
After the crash, people from all over the world sent their condolences. Fans left flowers and messages at the King Power Stadium. There were many tributes to Vichai and the others who died.
The football club and its fans held special memorial events. These events honored the lives of those lost. They also showed how much Vichai meant to the club and the city.
Images for kids
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Leicester City F.C. delegation in Thai AirAsia livery took off at the Don Mueang International Airport, to attend the memorial service of Vichai.
See also
In Spanish: Accidente del AgustaWestland AW169 en 2018 para niños
