The tragic helicopter crash that ended the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others occurred near Kourtney Kardashian’s residence. The Sikorsky S-76, owned by Kobe, crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, and erupted in flames at approximately 10 am on January 26.
According to flight data, the helicopter encountered difficulties above the LA Zoo and appeared to circle at a low altitude. Air traffic control audio indicated worsening conditions prior to the crash. Initial reports suggested five fatalities, but the toll was later confirmed to be nine.
The victims included Kobe, his daughter Gianna, the pilot Ara Zobayan, baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, their daughter Alyssa, and girls basketball coach Christina Mauser. They were en route to Mamba Academy, founded by Kobe, for a youth tournament involving Gianna and her teammate Alyssa.
The tragic loss has deeply affected the world, prompting an outpouring of tributes and expressions of grief on social media. Images of the crash site and the individuals involved have been widely circulated as the world mourns the untimely deaths.