Kobe Bryant helicopter crash not caused by engine failure
By Reuters
10 February 2020 |
6:59 am
US investigators have said the helicopter involved in the crash which killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant did not appear to suffer engine failure. The pilot allegedly came within 30 meters of clearing the clouds.
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