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Leicester City F.C. owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha dies in a helicopter crash along with four others after a Premier League match against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died along with four others in a helicopter crash after a Premier League match on October 27, 2018.
On October 27, 2018, a helicopter carrying Leicester City F.C. owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed moments after taking off from the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others on board were killed in the tragic accident. The helicopter had lifted off following a home match against West Ham United. Eyewitnesses reported the aircraft tilting before plunging into a nearby car park. The crash shocked fans around the world, who remembered Vichai’s leadership and the club’s remarkable 2015–16 title win. Tributes poured in from the football community as Leicester City honored his memory. Investigations later examined mechanical and maintenance factors contributing to the disaster.
Leicester City F.C.
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
dies in a helicopter crash
Premier League
West Ham United
King Power Stadium