Latest news from Leicester City as the club release a statement following the release of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch’s report into the October 2018 helicopter crash.
Leicester City have issued a statement after the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) released its report into the helicopter crash at King Power Stadium in October 2018.
Former City President Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, pilots Eric Swaffer and Izabela Lechowicz; and passengers Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai all died in this tragic accident.
The AAIB has released its report into the accident, almost five years after it happened, detailing the cause of the incident and other conclusions it reached.
Susan Whelan, City Manager, said:
“We appreciate the thorough and detailed work carried out by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch and welcome the publication of the report in the hope that it will contribute positively to the continued development of the future aviation standards and safety.
“The tragic events of October 27, 2018 will forever be etched in the memories of the Leicester City family. It was a night when we experienced the painful loss of our beloved President, our friends, colleagues and family members. Yet in our grief, a sense of solidarity and strength was forged. The extraordinary support and kindness shown to those affected by Leicestershire, football and the wider communities will never be forgotten. As we approach the 5th anniversary of the accident, the families and loved ones of Khun Vichai, Kaveporn, Nusara, Eric and Izabela are in our thoughts, just as those who have passed away are in our hearts. our hearts.
“As a club, we continue to grieve the passing of Khun Vichai, who loved his club, the city he called home and the communities he represented. Our continued commitment to Khun Vichai’s vision, driven by the passion and dedication of Khun Aiyawatt and the Srivaddhanaprabha family, will be our enduring tribute to the memory of those times. deceased and reflects the ambition, dedication and sense of community that brought us all together under Khun Vichai’s leadership.
