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Pilot in Kobe Bryant Crash Violated Federal Standards, Likely Became Disoriented, NTSB Finds
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA/AP) – Federal authorities reported Tuesday that the pilot was likely at fault for the January 2020 helicopter crash which killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. The pilot flew the helicopter through the clouds — in an apparent violation of federal standards — and likely became disoriented just before the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board found. (losangeles.cbslocal.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Nothing new here, for us, the pilots, reading and seeing the information we all knew that the pilot got disoriented. The "got to get there itis" is a very strong emotion coupled with friendship and poor preflight planning, it all spells doom.
Why is VFR into IFR conditions still such a massive problem? This pilot wasn't some low time
operator trying to get home, this was a big time helicopter with a guy that should have known better. All the resources available (including ground transportation)and this is the result.
operator trying to get home, this was a big time helicopter with a guy that should have known better. All the resources available (including ground transportation)and this is the result.
Yes, but really rich guy wants to entertain the guests. Since he pays the bills, its safety be damned and go!
Bingo
My father, a long time pilot/;flight engineer with Pan Am, often said the bottom of the Long Island Sound is littered with doctors flying expensive airplanes.
Don't forget Political figures also. Son of late President!
Just saying you are right!
Just saying you are right!
That’s right!!!
Go fever.