Basketball star Kobe Bryant was killed in the crash of a chartered Sikorsky S-76B helicopter on Jan. 26, 2020. This high-profile crash, which killed his daughter Gianna and seven others, is causing a re-examination of how Part 135 helicopters are operated. In this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli examines the risks.
Kobe Bryant Crash: Risk By The Numbers
Key Takeaways:
- Basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a chartered Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.
- The high-profile accident is prompting a re-examination of how Part 135 helicopters, like the one involved, are operated.
- The incident highlights and calls for a closer look at the inherent risks associated with such helicopter operations.
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