Kobe Bryant Crash: Risk By The Numbers

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Key Takeaways:

  • The January 26, 2020, crash of a chartered Sikorsky S-76B helicopter killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other individuals.
  • This high-profile accident is prompting a re-examination of operational procedures and risks associated with Part 135 helicopters.
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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.

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