Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Remains of victims released to families after examination

Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 or people passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in California on Sunday. girls' basketball coach Christina Mauser, Gigi's teammate Alyssa Altobelli and her parents John and Keri, Payton Chester and her mor Sarah Chester and pilot Ara Zobayan were or victims of tragic accident. group of 9 were travelling to girls' basketball game in Thousand Oaks. 

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Remains released to victims’ families after examination

According to Los Angeles County coroner’s office, all remains were released to families as of Monday. Previously, Kobe Bryant's body along with three ors (Ara Zobayan, John Altobelli and Sarah Chester) were identified. National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) examined bodies before releasing m. NTSB is continuing ir investigation about cause of crash, though low wear conditions were apparent.

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Investigation to find out exact cause of crash

According to reports, NTSB will be assigning a Go Team to find actual cause for crash. A report including highlight findings should be released in 10 days. A detailed investigation about pilot's history, chopper maintenance and record of owner and operator will be conducted. Reports claim that an official statement about crash might be released after a year. 

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Pictures taken show low visibility due to bad wear

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) before crash

According to ESPN, pilot contacted ATC before crash, informing that helicopter had begun ascension. ATC, however, told pilot that y were too low for flight following and hence could t be picked up by radar. Recent reports confirm that pilot had received permission to fly below usual level due to bad wear conditions. After communication ended, distress call was received. helicopter had been cleared for flight and took off from John Wayne airport at 9:06 AM on Sunday. y flew from Boyle Heights and circled Glendale before reaching crash destination. 

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: How and when did  crash happen?

According to reports, helicopter turned left at 9:40 AM to head souast. However, it disappeared into fog surrounding area. y were flying at around 2000 feet above sea level with a speed of 184 mph. While crashing, helicopter was reportedly travelling at a speed for 45 mph, which is approximately 4,000 feet per minute. Sikorsky S-76 crashed near Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen street in Calabasas. Locals called 911 at 9:47 AM. Responders on scene included 56 fire personnel (firefighters, a helicopter with paramedics and hand crews) and sheriff's deputies.

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site

According to LA County Fire Chief Daryl Osby, fire had spread a quarter of an acre. Jennifer Homendy, a National Transport Safety Board member, stated that pieces of helicopter were scattered across 600 feet. One of hills had an impact area. tail was down on left, fusel was on or side and main rotor ended up hundred yards beyond scene. 

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