Safety checks have been ordered on helicopters of a similar design to that of late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
The Foxes owner was one of five people killed when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium on October 27.
An investigation was launched into the AugustaWestland AW169 in the days that followed the crash and now emergency safety checks have been ordered.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the Airworthiness Directive focusing on the tail rotor of the helicopter, although the cause of the crash has not been identified.
It has been confirmed the AW169 has not been involved in any recorded accidents before.
The EASA directive stated: "While the helicopter was on a take-off phase at low forward speed, a loss of yaw control has been observed.
"As a precautionary measure, Leonardo issued ASB 169-120 for AW169 helicopters to provide inspection instructions to check correct installation of the tail rotor (TR) servo-actuator.
"The incorrect installation of the TR servo-actuator, if not detected and corrected, depending on the flight condition, could possibly result in loss of control of the helicopter."
An investigation into the cause of the crash is also being carried out by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
Leicester play their first home match at the King Power Stadium following the crash against Burnley this weekend.
The Foxes players beat Cardiff last weekend before travelling to Thailand for one stage of Srivaddhanaprabha’s funeral.
Leicester will reportedly drop their goal celebration music for the match as a mark of respect for their late owner.
Kasabian’s Fire is usually played after every home goal but the club are said to be conscious over the disrespect it may cause.
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