Overview

• An inquest concluded that the October 2018 helicopter crash outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, which killed five people, was accidental.
• The crash was caused by a seized tail rotor bearing, leading to a loss of control shortly after takeoff, according to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
• Victims included Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the pilot Eric Swaffer, co-pilot Izabela Lechowicz, and two passengers, Nusara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare.
• Four of the five victims died from smoke inhalation after the helicopter burst into flames, while one died upon impact from traumatic injuries.
• The family of Srivaddhanaprabha has filed a £2.15 billion lawsuit against the helicopter manufacturer, Leonardo SpA, alleging the aircraft was unsafe.