Inquest Rules Leicester City Helicopter Crash That Killed Five as Accidental

A seized tail rotor bearing caused the 2018 crash, with victims' families pursuing legal action against the helicopter's manufacturer.

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.