imavillan Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Dreadful tragedy, absolutely dreadful.... Leicester and Thailand are now in mourning. This just goes to show how beautiful life is but how so fragile it is......it's a fine, fine line we all tread. Make the most of it and enjoy it while you can. My Condolences to all involved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Leicester city have confirmed the owner was on board and has passed away no survivors on board. The statement from Leicester really hit home for me. I had a tear in my eye. So so sad =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Absolutely devestating news and I still cannot believe it. My deepest thoughts are with everyone connected to those who we have sadly lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted October 28, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2018 Dreadful news. Seemed like a great owner and a considerate person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Was the Pilot British? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, KAZZAM said: Was the Pilot British? Yes. This is the pilot. Eric Swaffer. Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Pilot and his girlfriend, Owner and 2 of his staff on board. All 5 confirmed dead. Hard to find any words really. Horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 He gave them the highest of highs and the best period in the clubs history by winning the PL, and his passing represents the darkest day in clubs history. RIP to everyone involved, sad times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, VILLAMARV said: Pilot and his girlfriend, Owner and 2 of his staff on board. All 5 confirmed dead. Hard to find any words really. Horrible. yep its terrible tragedy. im no mechanical expert but it seems the propeller was at fault. I would be too scared personally to get in a helicopter but its so sad for everybody involved 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 It seems heartless towards the 5 that died to say 'well it could have been worse', but only 30 minutes after the end of the game it really could of been. Hundreds of fans waiting to get signatures, or coming out of the suites, it's a minor miracle that no one other than the passengers and crew lost their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, av1 said: It seems heartless towards the 5 that died to say 'well it could have been worse', but only 30 minutes after the end of the game it really could of been. Hundreds of fans waiting to get signatures, or coming out of the suites, it's a minor miracle that no one other than the passengers and crew lost their lives. I understand what you mean and its hard to say or describe as it could have been worse. But as you say it could have went anywhere, I dont know the stadium but maybe was houses nearby or certainly fans leaving the stadium Just horrible all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 So his daughter wasn’t on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 58 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: So his daughter wasn’t on board? I think everyone who was speculated to be on the helicopter wasn't on it in the end aside from the clubs owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Zatman said: yep its terrible tragedy. im no mechanical expert but it seems the propeller was at fault. I would be too scared personally to get in a helicopter but its so sad for everybody involved I am the same barman. I don't like flying as it is but the thought of getting in a helicopter terrifies me. The chilling part is watching the helicopter leave during the by broadcast and the pundits talking about it then a few minutes later tragedy strikes. Heart breaking and one of the biggest footballing tragedies in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Czechlad Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 What does the club do now? Losing an owner is terrifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakotaDakota Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Czechlad said: What does the club do now? Losing an owner is terrifying Guess his son will take over if he wants to, already vice-chairman and more involved in the day to day stuff than his dad but maybe he won't want to be there/so close after what happened The city of Leicester as a whole will probably miss him as much as the club, Millions donated to local hospitals, kids projects & other schemes that benefit the area massively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 17 hours ago, Zatman said: yep its terrible tragedy. im no mechanical expert but it seems the propeller was at fault. I would be too scared personally to get in a helicopter but its so sad for everybody involved I have been on helicopters 4 times in my life, I hate them. I'm fine on planes but I don't feel safe on helicopters at all. Can never wait to get off the damn things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Czechlad said: What does the club do now? Losing an owner is terrifying Although it's not important at this stage I would imagine it will go in either one of two ways: His son continues the great work his dad did in his honour The pain is too much for him so they sell up. I still cant believe this happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Terribly sad scenes at the stadium earlier today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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