NO SIGNS OF ENGINE FAILURE IN HELICOPTER CRASH KOBE BRYANT

LOS ANGELES – According to the NTSB, the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, the pilot and 6 others on January 26, was not caused by ‘catastrophic internal failure’, Reuters reports. The helicopter was on its way to Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, when it crashed into a hillside near Calabasas, California, while flying in extreme foggy conditions, killing … Continue reading NO SIGNS OF ENGINE FAILURE IN HELICOPTER CRASH KOBE BRYANT

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 8, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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NEW QUESTIONS RISE ABOUT HELICOPTER COMPANY IN KOBE BRYANT CRASH WHILE LOS ANGELES PAYS TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND

LOS ANGELES – Although Ara Zobayan – the pilot flying the helicopter that tragically crashed last Sunday – was certified to fly by instrument with low to no visibility, the helicopter charter company Island Express Helicopters was not, sources close to the investigation told NBC News. The helicopter flew while LAPD helicopters were all grounded, due the thick fog in LA on Sunday morning. The … Continue reading NEW QUESTIONS RISE ABOUT HELICOPTER COMPANY IN KOBE BRYANT CRASH WHILE LOS ANGELES PAYS TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND

Jerry TahaFebruary 1, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

A Black Hawk Helicopter has crashed in Taiwan, killing 8 people

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TOP ARMY CHIEF KILLED IN BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER CRASH IN TAIWAN

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – A Taiwanese Black Hawk Helicopter with 13 people on board – including the crew – crashed on Thursday, killing 8 people. 5 people survived the crash. Among the passengers was also Taiwan’s top military official General Shen Yi-ming. He did not survive the crash. The helicopter crashed in the mountains of northern Taiwan, near Taipei City. The Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk – … Continue reading TOP ARMY CHIEF KILLED IN BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER CRASH IN TAIWAN