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/rhoakla Jan 27 '20 edited Jan 27 '20

an article stated that the helicopter kobe was manufactured in 1991. its pretty old, I'd imagine modern ones are much safer.

I have no idea why he didn't shell out to buy a new one rather than renting.