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Leonardo Denies Liability in £2.15 Billion Helicopter Crash Suit

12/16/2025

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Leonardo denies liability for the 2018 helicopter crash that killed Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
The family is suing Leonardo for up to £2.15 billion ($2.89 billion) in London's High Court.
Leonardo claims its AW169 model is safe.
Leonardo says the crash was the first involving the AW169 model.
A 2023 report by Britain’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch indicated the pilot could not recover from tail-rotor failure, which Leonardo disputes.

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Leonardo denies liability for the 2018 helicopter crash that killed Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
The family is suing Leonardo for up to £2.15 billion ($2.89 billion) in London's High Court.
Leonardo claims its AW169 model is safe.
Leonardo says the crash was the first involving the AW169 model.
A 2023 report by Britain’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch indicated the pilot could not recover from tail-rotor failure, which Leonardo disputes.