The NTSB recently announced the probable cause of the Kobe Bryant fatal helicopter crash was the pilot’s flawed decision to continue visual flight into instrument conditions in high terrain, causing him to lose control of the S-76B helicopter. In this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli dissects the NTSB hearing and presents the critical findings in context. For a complete analysis on the risk of Part 135 helicopter flying, see this AVweb video.
How A Split Second Wrong Decision Caused the Kobe Bryant Fatal Crash
Key Takeaways:
- The probable cause of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash was the pilot's decision to fly visually in instrument conditions and high terrain.
- The pilot lost control of the S-76B helicopter due to the poor decision.
- The NTSB hearing findings are discussed in the linked AVweb video.
- A separate AVweb video provides a complete analysis of the risks in Part 135 helicopter flying.
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