Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash was disoriented in clouds, officials say
The helicopter crashed in January last year amid heavy fog.
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The helicopter crashed in January last year amid heavy fog.
U.S. safety investigators said Tuesday the pilot of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter flew through the clouds last year in an apparent violation of federal standards, and likely became disoriented just before the helicopter crashed and killed Bryant and eight others.
The National Transportation Safety Board said poor visibility probably led pilot Ara Zobayan to become so disoriented in thick fog.
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