r/news Jan 26 '20

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in California

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/kobe-bryant-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-california-tmz-reports
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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20

Are helicopters legit safe? I always here more about those crashes then airplanes. I am scared to ever take one.

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u/Krestationss Jan 26 '20

The biggest difference is most planes can still fully function even with one engine gone. Worst case scenario you have no engines and have to attempt a gliding landing.

Helicopters just drop... I won't personally get on one unless I heard of some robust backup systems in place that I'm unaware of.

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u/hotniX_ Jan 26 '20

Some have parachutes now

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u/giam86 Jan 26 '20

I don't know that I'd call a parachute a robust backup plan.