Investigators into the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others claimed on Tuesday that the helicopter pilot he became disoriented because of the fog and argued that he did not follow the rules when flying between thick clouds, US media reported.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a hearing on Tuesday to announce its findings on the accident that occurred on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas (California, USA) in which one of the greatest legends in NBA history died, at the age of 41, and also his daughter Gigi, aged 13.
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The NTSB detailed that pilot Ara Zobayan, who also died in the accident, he became disoriented when flying through the fog that was that day in a mountainous area west of Los Angeles (USA).
Authorities said Zobayan was thus against the rules of his training, as when flying between thick clouds and with limited visibility a pilot may come to think that he is going uphill when in fact he is losing altitude. This was what happened in this accident, according to the NTSB, which has recalled today that the pilot had pointed to air control, shortly before crashing, that he was gaining altitude to overcome the clouds even though he was in fact descending .
The helicopter had taken off in the morning from Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, and was heading to Ventura County, located west of California, when it finally crashed. around 09.45 hours in a mountainous area of the city of Calabasas.
The player’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, accused the helicopter company and the pilot of negligence in the death of her husband in a complaint. He has also continued to fight in court with another lawsuit, this time against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office after posting news that some officers took photos of the crash with their personal cell phones and shared them. after illegally.
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Kobe Bryant is the fourth-highest all-time top scorer in the NBA (33,643 points) and an eternal myth for the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he won five rings showing off a fierce and tireless competitive spirit.
Bryant’s death caused a stir in Los Angeles and in the world of sports in general, which a couple of weeks ago reminded him with several displays of affection on the first anniversary of his death.
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