It has almost been a year since the world received the shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others died in a helicopter crash in the hills of Calabasas, California. Jan. 26, 2020 will live forever in the minds of fans all over the world.
There were many questions as to how and why the helicopter crashed. According to Richard Winton of the Los Angeles Times, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has scheduled a hearing on Feb. 9 to determine how the helicopter lost control.
The authorities have already ruled out mechanical or engine failure, and evidence was leading toward the pilot not completely knowing what the helicopter was doing due to the foggy conditions. Communication between the pilot and air traffic control has been looked at, and it may have been possible that he “misperceived both pitch and roll angles” when flying the helicopter, according to the NTBS.
The individuals in the helicopter were flying to a basketball game at Bryant's very own Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks. The victims included Christina Mauser, Payton Chester, Sarah Chester, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, pilot Ara Zobayan, Kobe Bryant, and Gianna Bryant.
Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, touched many lives both on and off of the court, as evidenced by the memorials and tributes dedicated to one of the best basketball players to ever play the game. His public memorial at Staples Center, where family, friends, teammates, and fans all gathered to remember the life of an accomplished man and his talented daughter, truly represented what Kobe Bryant meant to the world.
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