Foggy weather scrutinized in Kobe Bryant crash, say investigators
28 January 2020 |
10:49 am
The pilot's final radio transmission revealed he would climb to avoid a cloud layer, say investigators. The weather conditions during the tragic flight are being probed by authorities.
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