Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha killed in crash at King Power Stadium
Srivaddhanaprabha family lay tributes
Two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz also died
Thousands of bouquets and scarves have already been left outside the ground in tribute
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Duke of Cambridge and Prime Minister among those to pay tribute
Players and fans use #TheBoss hashtag to pay respects
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As a Leicester fan I can't describe how sad and unfair this seems after all that he has done for the club, the city. He changed my life after he won us the league title, I'm forever grateful to him. My thoughts are with his family through this hard time. He will never be forgotten and may he rest in peace
Angus Lineker
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch have released a statement, which confirms that inspectors have recovered the helicopter's digital flight data recorder, which will now be analysed.
Here is the AAIB statement in full:
"On Saturday night an accident involving an AW169 helicopter at King Power Stadium, Leicester, was reported to us.
"A team of AAIB inspectors travelled to Leicester on Saturday night with further inspectors travelling yesterday morning.
"Last night, the police said they believe that tragically all five people on board the aircraft died in the accident.
"We have inspectors here from all four air accident investigation disciplines: engineering, operations, flight data and human factors.
"We recovered the digital flight data recorder (voice and data) on Sunday afternoon and one of our inspectors travelled back to Farnborough with the recorder the same evening.
"Today, our inspectors in Farnborough will start working on the recorder, which was subject to intense heat as a result of the post- accident fire.
"Our inspectors are continuing to work with the police on site.
"We expect to be here until the end of the week, at which point we will transport the wreckage to our specialist facilities in Farnborough for more detailed examination. In the meantime, we are still gathering evidence as part of our investigation."
Witnesses to the accident, particularly with videos or photographs, are urged to contact Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 546 of 27 October 2018.
Image source, Liam HopkinThe lead singer of Leicester band Kasabian, Tom Meighan, has visited the King Power Stadium this morning to pay tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
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Image source, PAVichai Srivaddhanaprabha's family, wearing all black, have visited the King Power Stadium today to lay flowers.
They paused to look over the thousands of tributes already left for the much-loved man.
A family and a football club are in mourning.
Image source, Getty ImagesVichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a family man and father-of-four.
His children are all involved in the King Power company.
Hundreds of people have been queuing up this morning to lay their flowers, soft toys and scarves, and the Srivaddhanaprabha family took time to look over them as they went to lay their own wreathes.
The Leicester City owner's son Aiyawatt spoke in an interview in 2016 of how much the Premier Legaue win meant to the club and the Srivaddhanaprabha family: "Is it a miracle? It is. It is inspirational and people talk about it. We set the standard of the sport and inspiration for the whole world."
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Image source, Getty ImagesVichai Srivaddhanaprabha's son Aiyawatt and wife Aimon have been to lay flowers at King Power Stadium and the tributes continue to grow for the five people killed in the helicopter crash on Saturday evening.
The club owner's daughter Voramas was also at the stadium to pay her respects.
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Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Everton and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has tweeted his condolences: "Thoughts with everyone at Leicester and deepest condolences are with the family & friends of those who have sadly lost their lives."
Image source, Getty ImagesWith details and information still coming in, and as we await the statement from Air Accidents Investigation Branch, here is a round-up of what we know so far about the helicopter crash that has killed five people.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester City defender Daniel Armartey has tweeted his shock at hearing the news his club's owner had died.
The player suffered a leg injury during his side's 1-1 draw with West ham on Saturday evening.
He underwent surgery and found out about the helicopter crash afterwards.
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There will be a minute's silence held before Tottenham's Premier League game against Manchester City at Wembley on Monday night.
It will be a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in armed conflict and also the five people who died in the Leicester City helicopter crash on Saturday.
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1146TheMarshal1219: What marvelous things Vichai did for Leicester City FC he wasn't on the pitch of course but under his chairmanship they performed a 'Football Miracle event.' 'That once there was a fleeting wisp of glory.' RIP to all.
VC is a well respected man and much loved man in Leicester and it's great to see the support from everyone in the wider footballer community. Gone but not forgotten.
Dan Vitran
Leicester and Nigeria forward Kelechi Ihaenacho and former striker Riyad Mahrez, who won the 2016 title with the Foxes, have led the African tributes to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
Mahrez said: "One of the best people I've ever met. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace Vichai," while Ihaenacho wrote " "May the good Lord accept your soul. Rest on boss," on Twitter.
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Keep your tributes coming, this one from a Southampton fan is an example of a sport united.
Went to Leicester to watch them beat us 1-0 in the title winning season. Srivaddhanaprabha had laid on beers and doughnuts for fans - there was a special connection you could feel it.
Respects Saints fan
Leicester City midfielder Matty James is the latest player to pay his respects to 'The Boss'.
James joined Leicester City from Manchester United in 2012.
Unfortunately for the midfielder, he missed the entirety of Leicester's title-winning campaign following a knee injury.
In a tweet he said: "No words can describe this.
"We have lost a kind, friendly, generous man who is going to be deeply missed by all.
"You have created something very special at this club and in the City! The support you have given me personally I will always remember. May you Rest In Peace Boss."
Image source, Twitter: @mattyjames_22Matty James with Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Who was Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and why was he so special to the people of Leicester?
This piece goes a long way in answering those questions, and outlines how a reserved, private man turned the fortunes of a football club around - and helped to win them the Premier League title and with it the hearts of the fans.
What you need to know about #TheBoss
What a man.
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As an Arsenal fan i send all my heart felt condolences to all connected with Leicester City after Saturday's tragedy
Steve c
Leicester City's first team strength & power coach Mitchell Willis has paid his respects to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha using the popular hashtag, especially among Leicester City staff, #theboss
Willis was part of Leicester's title winning campaign in 2015/16 and poignantly uploaded of the team and staff with chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after they had won the league.
Image source, Twitter: @mitchw88A fox runs across the King Power Stadium concourse at 03:30 GMT.
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Nathan Blackie: Such a tragedy! Football should be thankful for him and his family because they have given hope that the smaller teams in the league can compete and succeed against anyone! And has set an example of how to run a club.
Pilot Eric Swaffer had over 20 years' flying experience as a private jet and helicopter pilot.
His career included flying helicopters for live media broadcasting , externalincluding Channel 4's The Big Breakfast and the Virgin Radio traffic helicopter.
Mr Swaffer's friend Lucie Morris-Marr said he was a "veteran in the field" and would have done all he could to prevent lives being lost in the crash.
She described him as a "funny and vivacious" man who was in an "aviation love story" with Ms Lechowicz.
"Not many people get to work and travel with their soulmate, travelling the world going to glamorous places," she said.
He died alongside his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz.
The couple were professional pilots who lived together in Camberley, Surrey. Ms Lechowicz moved to the UK from Poland in 1997.
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