Leicester City latest news: late chairman Khun Vichai, helicopter crash inquest

This article is a roundup of the latest reports from the death inquest for late Leicester City owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Following his tragic death in a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium.

Subsequent to any major accident, especially with fatalities, an investigation launches. This is to discover any cause, whether innocent or not, in relation to the dreadful circumstances. In the case of late Leicester City chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, it is no different.

The saddest period in the 134-year history of the East Midlands club. A most desperate day for all involved or connected with the Foxes. It will take time and the love of the entire Leicester City family to heal the memories of this affecting spell. Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, Khun Vichai’s son and Leicester vice-chairman, is expected to become chair in due course.

Now, BBC News give an up-to-date report on the latest from the Khun Vichai inquest:

"Det Ch Supt David Sandall told the inquest an intense fire stopped anyone getting in or out of the cabin.He said CCTV footage showed the helicopter “spinning out of control”.Coroner Catherine Mason heard Mr Sandall, of Leicestershire Police, was the senior identification manager.Mr Sandall confirmed the victims had been scientifically identified and added: “CCTV shows the five victims in the tunnel at Leicester City football ground.“Mobile phone footage showed the helicopter spinning out of control before descending to the crash site.”Adjourning the inquest, Ms Mason said: “You have detailed to me that the final cause of death is pending subject to tests.“Therefore I am not in a position to continue with the inquest at this time.”A date for the inquest’s resumption has not been set.(Via: BBC)"

In addition, BBC say: “Mr Vichai routinely flew from the stadium after matches and the helicopter came down less than a minute after taking off following a 1-1 draw with West Ham.”

Also killed in the accident were, Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai – both worked for Khun Vichai. Eric Swaffer and partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz. Shaffer was piloting and Lechowicz – also a pilot – was a passenger. Our thoughts go out to all affected by the horrendous incident, from everyone at FanSided.

Subsequent to the latest installment from the probe, Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is continuing its examination of the awful event. Wreckage, along with the digital flight recorder are being scrutinized in Farnborough, Southern England.

Leicester City entertain Burnley in the Premier League, Saturday. The first home Foxes match since the day a catastrophe ensued; that was after the West Ham United game – which ended 1-1. Incredibly, the Foxes managed to win 1-0 in Cardiff a week thereafter. Please, keep checking the FoL website for all contemporary information on memorials and testimonials for Khun Vichai at the ground and in the city.