CHILLING FOOTAGE
BT SPORT cameras captured the haunting moment the helicopter of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha exploded into flames outside the King Power Stadium.
The bang could be heard just seconds after the helicopter was seen taking off from the centre circle as presenter Jake Humphrey and studio guests Owen Hargreaves, Chris Sutton and John Hartson were chatting in the wake of Leicester’s 1-1 draw against West Ham.
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BT Sport pundits had remarked about Srivaddhanaprabha's wealth, which helped lead Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016, just before the aircraft took off.
People could be seen boarding the helicopter as the show broke off for a video segment.
When the show returned, the helicopter could no longer be seen but a loud explosion was heard as Owen Hargreaves talked to the host.
When the show returned from an advert break, all four had ashen faces as Humphreys announced the shock news that the chopper had gone down in the staff car park.
Jake Humphrey and the BT Sport pundits discuss the Leicester City helicopter as it takes off behind them moments before crash
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BT Sport was forced to call time early on their post-match analysis show as the stadium was evacuated in the aftermath of the crash.
The pundits looked shaken at the news, on the same day that fellow BT Sport man Glenn Hoddle was rushed to hospital after collapsing in the studio earlier in the morning.
Leicester City stars including Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire have been among those tweeting their prayers for their beloved owner, who has since been confirmed to have died.
While fellow Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Manchester City have been offering their support as well.
Who is billionaire chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and his daughter Voramas who are both feared dead after his helicopter crashed moments after taking off at Leicester City's King Power Stadium?
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Witness describes the moment a helicopter belonging Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed in the King Power Stadium carpark moments after taking off
The helicopter took off at around 8.45pm and crashed 200 yards away in a ball of flames just seconds later.
The AW169 helicopter was seen spiralling out of control in the air with an apparent problem with the tail fin.
Images taken at the scene show the helicopter engulfed in flames as fans leaving the ground watched on in horror.
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