Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others died as they flew to a coaching session at Bryant’s sports academy


Sikorsky S-76B: Operated by Island Express Helicopters.
Used by Bryant on multiple occasions

Built: 1991

09:06: Departs John Wayne Airport

09:47: Crashes in foggy weather near Calabasas
Times local (GMT-8)

Thousand Oaks
Location of academy

Malibu
Beverly Hills
San Fernando
Pasadena
LOS ANGELES
Compton
Long Beach
Anaheim
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
20km 12 miles


San Francisco
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
Pacific Ocean
MEXICO
400km 250 miles


Kobe Bryant
Aug 23, 1978 – Jan 26, 2020

1996: Drafted into NBA from high school

Wins five NBA championships with LA Lakers. Named All-Star in all
but two of 20 seasons with team

2016: Scores 60 points in final game before retirement


Sources: New York Times, LA Times, Flightradar24 
Picture: Associated Press 
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