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, and seven others died in a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.
- The high-profile incident has prompted a re-examination of how Part 135 helicopters are operated.
- The crash's implications are leading aviation experts to evaluate the inherent risks in such operations.
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