2018 Leicester helicopter crash 2018 Leicester helicopter crash On 27 October 2018, an AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from the King Power Stadium, the home ground of Leicester City Football Club in Leicester, United Kingdom. All five people on board – the pilot and four passengers, including club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha – were killed. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch attributed the crash to a loss of yaw control owing to a failure of the tail rotor control linkage. Vichai frequently travelled to and from Leicester City's matches at the King Power Stadium in the helicopter, with the "Leicester Mercury" describing it as
2005–06 Cardiff City F.C. season eliminated by Leicester City in the third round. Cardiff were drawn against Premier League side Arsenal after entering the competition in the third round, suffering a 2–1 defeat at the Arsenal Stadium on 7 January. 2005–06 Cardiff City F.C. season During the 2005–06 season Cardiff City played in the Football League Championship. It was the club's third year in the Championship since being promoted from League One. Cardiff ended a 3-year deal with Puma and changed to Spanish company Joma. Housing firm Redrow continued as the main shirt sponsor. Cardiff began their season with 1–0 loss to Ipswich Town but