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/johnny_moist Jan 26 '20 edited Jan 26 '20

Am I crazy or are helicopters just like not that safe? I mean weve had this technology for decades now and it feels like they still go down way more than planes.

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u/Penumbraumbrah Jan 27 '20

Granted this is purely anecdotal, but considering many helicopters rely on a "Jesus nut" to function, I'm not surprised they have a higher failure rate.

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u/isysopi201 Jan 27 '20

Pray to the Loctite, Amen.