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VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRABHA has died after his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium, following Leicester City's draw against West Ham.

The Foxes' owner was confirmed to be on board when it burst into flames after collecting him and four others on the pitch.

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Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha often had his helicopter flown onto the Leicester City pitch

Why did he take a helicopter to games?

It is unclear as to why the Leicester owner used a helicopter to attend matches.

But it had become commonplace to see his blue copter on the centre circle once everyone had left.

Srivaddhanaprabha was a regular attendee at matches, having enjoyed the celebrations of their Premier League success in 2015.

 Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had been Leicester City owner since 2010
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Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha had been Leicester City owner since 2010Credit: AFP or licensors

What was the helicopter route?

It is believed that the 60-year-old travelled with his guests from London.

With over  100 miles from Leicester's ground, Srivaddhanaprabha had flown in instead of taking other modes of transport to return to the capital.

While it remains unknown as to his route thereafter, the airport links in London allowed the Thai billionaire to hop on a private jet.

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