Leicester City chairman and owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people who were on board a helicopter which crashed next to the club’s … The other one was inside the car looking for something and then the next minute he had a fire extinguisher trying to prevent the fire. Then he's going up even further. 'You saw him in the stand, always with his scarf on, and it's amazing the difference he made and how he was so respected by the fans.
'The 48-year-old health and safety specialist added: 'If there was a perfect place to land, that was it – it minimised the risk to life given the busy roads and buildings. 'The spinning around five seconds later is consistent with a tail rotor breaking off. I didn't know they were working together that night to be honest. But it would have to be a fairly large drone; I don't think a small domestic one would do it.Mr Bray said a mechanical fault was also possible, but he believes this is unlikely. "It's quite a disorientating environment to be in and I think the pilot has done well because not only has he got control of the aircraft, but he's trying to minimise the impact of any incident. "Talking through it versus the reality of the real world, there's obviously an incredible amount of forces going on. We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group'I miss you dad with all my heart': Son of Leicester City...'Devastated' Rebekah and Jamie Vardy weep as they visit...'Football can take the pain away but there is still a lot of...BBC Sport editor Dan Roan is hauled off air after suggesting...Black Lives Matter protesters break into bus carrying RNC attendeesProtester seen with handgun as he's shot by RittenhouseTensions boil over as RNC attendees confronted by BLM protestersStatue of Diana to be installed on her 60th birthday in 2021Mother found dead besides baby two months after video filmedShocking moment of wildfire destroying 'Purobeach' centre in Spain'I'll f*** you up:' RNC attendees harassed by BLM protestersNHS Care UK worker claims coronavirus doesn't exist in rant videoColombia seizes $18 million of cocaine from narco SUBMARINECops called on NFL star Brandon Marshall moving into new homeSnared paedophile pretends to be a hunter as he's confrontedConspiracy theorist David Icke names Covid-19 'the illusion pandemic'NHS worker is under investigation after she claimed coronavirus is 'a load of b*****ks' and told how she did...Up to 300 BLM activists gather in Notting Hill for the Million People March as they lie down in road and...British Library's chief librarian says 'racism is the creation of white people' as bosses call for changes...Harry Maguire 'was arrested by team of undercover officers drafted in from mainland Greece to target...Staycationers make the most of Bank holiday weekend as they pack out beaches and campsites after forecaster...Hate preacher Abu Hamza is suing US authorities over his 'rotting teeth' and 'cruel and degrading'...'It's no way to help the UK economy': Furious business chiefs and MPs slam Rishi Sunak's £30billion tax raid...Chief Secretary to Treasury Stephen Barclay says employees SHOULD return to offices next week amid...Now it's Michael Gove versus Rishi Sunak: Cabinet heavyweights square up to see who will be Boris Johnson's...Students taking GCSE and A-level exams next summer are facing 50/50 chance they could be scrapped AGAIN with...Ministers must block attempts by Home Office lawyers to 'censor' mainstream news publications, warns Tory...'I will pay them when this is all over' Tenant staying in family's house rent-free leaving them HOMELESS in...Prepare for carmageddon: Chaos on the roads predicted next week as children return to school and workers...Internet users across the world report problems with accessing websites in major global outage BBC's new director general Tim Davie 'is considering reversing decision not to sing Rule Britannia!
"Mr Rowlands said: "It all looks very normal in terms of a departure. The helicopter involved in a crash which killed the owner of Leicester City lost control after the pilot's pedals became disconnected from the tail rotor, investigators said. As soon as he's above the top of the stadium roof there could be a change in wind speed or wind direction, because he's sheltered inside the stadium. The pilot is definitely a hero. There are lots of pieces flying around. 'There'll be an outpouring of grief for the Burnley game. Eric Swaffer had more than 20 years of flying experience 'Mr Ginnetta agreed it was the right decision to play the game, with the fans planning a 60th-minute tribute by singing the club's anthem 'When You're Smiling'.He added: 'It is the right call, we thought it would be down to the players. 'Mr Birch's friend Aaran Hodges, 21, added: 'The pilot did a really good job of keeping the helicopter out of the way of anything on the ground. "That's moisture and residue off the exhaust as the whole engine heats up, so there's nothing untoward that I would say about it," said Mr Rowlands.Mr Bray agreed: "It's normal because it's just starting up.
That's going to be the direction of travel. 'What happened made me realise how important my dad was to many people all over the world and I am touched by how many people kept him close to their hearts. 'I know I will receive the support to make this happen and I am so grateful for all your messages and kind words.
'My family and I would like to thank each and every one of you for your sincere kindness and good intentions during the most difficult time for us.They are also planning to participate in a march from the city centre to the King Power Stadium on November 10, before the first home game since the accident.It is hoped 5,000 supporters will take part - in reference to the 5,000-1 title odds the Foxes had before their shock Premier League win two years ago.Leicester will play Saturday's Premier League game at Cardiff after last night's Carabao Cup game with Southampton was postponed following the accident.The Foxes will go to Wales by road on Friday after making the decision that flying would be insensitive given the circumstances of Srivaddhanaprabha's death.Senior executives appreciated the delicacy of the situation and made the call, which was supported by manager Claude Puel, his coaching staff and all the players. Police have addressed rumours that the Leicester City FC owner's helicopter might have crashed into the police drone as it took off. An online book can also be signed via the club's website.Two members of the chairman's staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, and pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz also died in the crash.Tributes from fans and players have continued to grow outside the club's North Stand while a group of Buddhist monks held a service yesterday.Buddhist monks lead a service at Leicester City Football Club yesterday following the deathsAiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, Jamie Vardy and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel pay tribute to club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha outside the King Power Stadium on MondaySupporters pay tribute outside the stadium to Leicester chairman Vichai SrivaddhanaprabhaThe fire outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday night after the tragic helicopter crashEmergency services outside the King Power Stadium after the helicopter crashed in a car parkCliff Ginnetta, chairman of the Supporters' Club, said: 'This has shaken everyone to the core. 'The two police officers were spotted running toward the burning wreckage and trying to smash through the helicopter's glass windows to pull out survivors, before being forced back by an explosion.It is not known whether the officer who got closest to the helicopter sustained any injuries but he has suffered trauma and shock, according to Leicestershire Police.A spokesman said the officer was coming to the end of his matchday shift at the football ground and ran toward the helicopter when it crashed.
Nursara Suknamai – a runner up in Miss Thailand Universe in 2005 – and Kaveporn Punpare died as well. 'Another neighbour said: 'They were a really lovely couple and we're just all really upset. "He's now rotating but you can still hear the engine going, so it was still under power. It's going to be hard.' These are external links and will open in a new window