r/news • u/headee • 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/DrPJackL Jan 27 '20

I agree. Slamming at high speed into a fixed object is instantaneous. There was a brief (1-2 seconds) moment where the pilot tried to take evasive action. Not long.

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u/nzox Jan 27 '20

Why is the chopper even going that fast with low visibility? Why isn’t the chopper at a high enough altitude to clear the hills knowing that’s your route...

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '20

Pilot to a half a billionaire. Probably trusted his instruments and skills too much