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Calculated Shard: 192 (from laksa119)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa192.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kobe-bryant-death-explained-know-164601712.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kobe-bryant-death-explained-know-164601712.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/kobe-bryant-death-explained-know-164601712.html","crawl_time":1775696311,"first_indexed_time":1769549619,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,yahoo!sports,\/articles\/kobe-bryant-death-explained-know-164601712.html s443","src_root_hash":"3401813433841292792","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Kobe Bryant’s death, explained: What to know about 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend, daughter Gianna and 7 others - Yahoo Sports","meta_descriptions":["Here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Kobe Bryant’s death, explained: What to know about 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend, daughter Gianna and 7 others\noriginally appeared on\nThe Sporting News\n. Add The Sporting News as a\nPreferred Source by clicking here\n.\nJUMP TO:\nWho else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nKobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant\nHow did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nKobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy\nKobe Bryant memorial statue\nKobe Bryant foundation and legacy\nIt has been six years since the fatal helicopter crash that killed Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna and the other seven passengers on board.\nIn the immediate aftermath, the world mourned the loss of an icon who transcended sport. Years later, Bryant's legacy and influence are still felt across all walks of life as the circumstances that resulted in the loss of nine lives in January 2020 are still difficult to comprehend.\nFor a better understanding, here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020.\nMORE:\n10 bets moments from Kobe Bryan's NBA career\nWhen did Kobe Bryant die?\nDeath date: \nJan. 26, 2020\nBryant died on Jan. 26, 2020, when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, Calif., and began burning. He and the other passengers were killed on impact.\nHow old was Kobe Bryant when he died?\nBryant was 41 years old when he died.\nHe was born on Aug. 23, 1978, and died eight months before what would have been his 42nd birthday.\nKobe Bryant autopsy cause of death\nBryant died from blunt trauma, based on an examination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The injuries he sustained are believed to be instantly fatal.\nBryant was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.\nMORE:\nBreaking down Kobe Bryant's two Hall of Fame careers\nWho else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nAll nine people on board the helicopter were killed in the crash.\nKobe Bryant, aged 41\nGianna Bryant, aged 13\nJohn Altobelli, aged 56\nKeri Altobelli, aged 46\nAlyssa Altobelli, aged 14\nSarah Chester, aged 45\nPayton Chester, aged 13\nChristina Mauser, aged 38\nAra Zobayan, aged 50\nAmong the deceased were Bryant and his daughter, Gianna; Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, basketball coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan.\nGianna \"Gigi\" Maria-Onore Bryant was the second of four daughters born to Kobe Bryant and his widow, Vanessa.\nBorn on May 1, 2006, Gianna's early years included a visible presence at her father's games. Gianna and older sister, Natalia (born 2003), were notably on hand for Bryant's fourth NBA championship win in Orlando, Fla.\nAs L.A. celebrated its win over the\nMagic\n, Kobe celebrated with a three-year-old Gianna.\nKobe and Gianna Bryant\nGianna chose to follow in her father's footsteps and began to make a name for herself as a basketball player. Kobe spoke glowingly of his daughter's abilities, famously saying \"Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.”\nThrough basketball, Kobe and Gianna shared a unique father-daughter bond. It was common to see the two seated next to each other courtside, as they attended WNBA and NBA games together in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn, N.Y.\nOne of their final public moments was at a game played between the\nLakers\nand\nMavericks\nin Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2019.\nGianna and Kobe Bryant\nA moment from that game has been immortalized as a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.\nHow did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nWeather conditions in Southern California resulted in poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling during the morning of the crash.\nThe flight had to take an alternate route because of heavy fog in the area. The pilot made a series of \"poor decisions\" that led him to fly into a wall of clouds, according to\nfederal safety officials\n. Because he was disoriented, the pilot believed the helicopter was climbing while it was descending into the hillside.\nAn investigation revealed that the pilot ignored his training and violated flight rules by flying into conditions with low visibility and did not take alternate measures to avert the crash.\nAccording to transponder data, the helicopter started a rapid descent at a rate of more than 4,000 feet\/minute before striking a hillside at an elevation of approximately 1,085 feet.\nMORE:\nA thank you letter to Lakers legend Kobe Bryan\nKobe Bryant crash site\nThe site of the crash is in Calabasas, Calif., along the New Millennium Loop Trail, a 12-mile loop primarily used by mountain bikers in Southern California.\nThe main wreckage came to rest about 127 feet away from the point where the helicopter made an initial impact on the hillside. The helicopter caught fire after the crash and much of the aircraft was highly fragmented and destroyed by the crash and flames.\nKobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy\nAccording to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as many as eight deputies either took or shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene.\n“That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told \nNBC News\n in 2020. “We identified the deputies involved, they came to the station on their own and had admitted they had taken them and they had deleted them. And we’re content that those involved did that.”\nAt the time, there was no policy prohibiting photos at an accident scene.\nIn response, the state of California passed AB 2655 in September 2020. AB 2655 states first responders who take unauthorized photographs of victim(s) of a crime or accident outside their job duties can be cited with a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to US$1,000 per instance.\nThe Bryant and Mauser family filed lawsuits against the sheriff's office. Vanessa Bryant was awarded $16 million in damages and co-plaintiff Chris Chester, the husband of Sarah and father of Payton, was awarded $15 million.\nMORE:\nWhich NBA teams have won the most championships?\nKobe Bryant memorial statue\nMultiple memorial statues honor Bryant, including a 150-pound bronze statue depicting Kobe and Gianna Bryant that was revealed at the crash site on Jan. 26, 2022. It was displayed there for one day.\nKobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue\nThere are also multiple statues of Bryant's likeness at Crypto.com Arena. One depicts his reaction to scoring 81 points and another depicts him and Gianna seated courtside at the Lakers-Mavericks game in December 2019. The two are adorned with angel wings.\nGianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue\nKobe Bryant foundation and legacy\nThe Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.\nOn its website, the foundation describes itself as \"a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports.\"\nIn addition to their foundation, the legacy of Kobe and Gianna Bryant lives on through various honors. In 2020, NBA All-Star Weekend was dedicated to their memory as all players wore either Kobe's No. 24 or Gianna's No. 2 during the game.\nIn 2020, the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was renamed the Kobe Bryant Award. 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Add The Sporting News as a [Preferred Source by clicking here](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com).*\n\n**JUMP TO:**\n\n- Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\n- Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant\n- How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\n- Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy\n- Kobe Bryant memorial statue\n- Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy\n\nIt has been six years since the fatal helicopter crash that killed Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna and the other seven passengers on board.\n\nIn the immediate aftermath, the world mourned the loss of an icon who transcended sport. Years later, Bryant's legacy and influence are still felt across all walks of life as the circumstances that resulted in the loss of nine lives in January 2020 are still difficult to comprehend.\n\nFor a better understanding, here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020.\n\n**MORE:** 10 bets moments from Kobe Bryan's NBA career\n\n## When did Kobe Bryant die?\n- **Death date:** Jan. 26, 2020\n\nBryant died on Jan. 26, 2020, when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, Calif., and began burning. He and the other passengers were killed on impact.\n\n## How old was Kobe Bryant when he died?\nBryant was 41 years old when he died.\n\nHe was born on Aug. 23, 1978, and died eight months before what would have been his 42nd birthday.\n\n## Kobe Bryant autopsy cause of death\nBryant died from blunt trauma, based on an examination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The injuries he sustained are believed to be instantly fatal.\n\nBryant was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.\n\n**MORE:** Breaking down Kobe Bryant's two Hall of Fame careers\n\n## Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nAll nine people on board the helicopter were killed in the crash.\n\n- Kobe Bryant, aged 41\n- Gianna Bryant, aged 13\n- John Altobelli, aged 56\n- Keri Altobelli, aged 46\n- Alyssa Altobelli, aged 14\n- Sarah Chester, aged 45\n- Payton Chester, aged 13\n- Christina Mauser, aged 38\n- Ara Zobayan, aged 50\n\nAmong the deceased were Bryant and his daughter, Gianna; Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, basketball coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan.\n\n## Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant\nGianna \"Gigi\" Maria-Onore Bryant was the second of four daughters born to Kobe Bryant and his widow, Vanessa.\n\nBorn on May 1, 2006, Gianna's early years included a visible presence at her father's games. Gianna and older sister, Natalia (born 2003), were notably on hand for Bryant's fourth NBA championship win in Orlando, Fla.\n\nAs L.A. celebrated its win over the [Magic](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/orlando-magic), Kobe celebrated with a three-year-old Gianna.\n\n![Kobe and Gianna Bryant](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VQkpxKcuPHMQhfEJ7wDk7Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/1ddd59c617bad40b716b866471bd1f06)\n\nKobe and Gianna Bryant\n\nGianna chose to follow in her father's footsteps and began to make a name for herself as a basketball player. Kobe spoke glowingly of his daughter's abilities, famously saying \"Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.”\n\nThrough basketball, Kobe and Gianna shared a unique father-daughter bond. It was common to see the two seated next to each other courtside, as they attended WNBA and NBA games together in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn, N.Y.\n\nOne of their final public moments was at a game played between the [Lakers](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers) and [Mavericks](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/dallas-mavericks) in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2019.\n\n![Gianna and Kobe Bryant](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5bOPgn9XMFE4IiVtcsPrRg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/b5c31ce2c0eeefc3a531079b2f1c01dd)\n\nGianna and Kobe Bryant\n\nA moment from that game has been immortalized as a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.\n\n## How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nWeather conditions in Southern California resulted in poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling during the morning of the crash.\n\nThe flight had to take an alternate route because of heavy fog in the area. The pilot made a series of \"poor decisions\" that led him to fly into a wall of clouds, according to [federal safety officials](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-cause-2c87b04d28961fd277927eea8e8e5564). Because he was disoriented, the pilot believed the helicopter was climbing while it was descending into the hillside.\n\nAn investigation revealed that the pilot ignored his training and violated flight rules by flying into conditions with low visibility and did not take alternate measures to avert the crash.\n\nAccording to transponder data, the helicopter started a rapid descent at a rate of more than 4,000 feet\/minute before striking a hillside at an elevation of approximately 1,085 feet.\n\n**MORE:** A thank you letter to Lakers legend Kobe Bryan\n\n## Kobe Bryant crash site\nThe site of the crash is in Calabasas, Calif., along the New Millennium Loop Trail, a 12-mile loop primarily used by mountain bikers in Southern California.\n\nThe main wreckage came to rest about 127 feet away from the point where the helicopter made an initial impact on the hillside. The helicopter caught fire after the crash and much of the aircraft was highly fragmented and destroyed by the crash and flames.\n\n## Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy\nAccording to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as many as eight deputies either took or shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene.\n\n“That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told [NBC News](https:\/\/www.nbclosangeles.com\/news\/local\/sheriff-ordered-deletion-of-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-to-prevent-wider-distribution\/2321002\/) in 2020. “We identified the deputies involved, they came to the station on their own and had admitted they had taken them and they had deleted them. And we’re content that those involved did that.”\n\nAt the time, there was no policy prohibiting photos at an accident scene.\n\nIn response, the state of California passed AB 2655 in September 2020. AB 2655 states first responders who take unauthorized photographs of victim(s) of a crime or accident outside their job duties can be cited with a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to US\\$1,000 per instance.\n\nThe Bryant and Mauser family filed lawsuits against the sheriff's office. Vanessa Bryant was awarded \\$16 million in damages and co-plaintiff Chris Chester, the husband of Sarah and father of Payton, was awarded \\$15 million.\n\n**MORE:**[Which NBA teams have won the most championships?](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/news\/nba-teams-won-most-championships-celtics-lakers\/7b8c31754a3ef06d638a0541)\n\n## Kobe Bryant memorial statue\nMultiple memorial statues honor Bryant, including a 150-pound bronze statue depicting Kobe and Gianna Bryant that was revealed at the crash site on Jan. 26, 2022. It was displayed there for one day.\n\n![Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nTtewqxZre5MaoeJjLmjSg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/7f67fd651e2eca822b3f46962a3b31cc)\n\nKobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue\n\nThere are also multiple statues of Bryant's likeness at Crypto.com Arena. One depicts his reaction to scoring 81 points and another depicts him and Gianna seated courtside at the Lakers-Mavericks game in December 2019. The two are adorned with angel wings.\n\n![Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nqvyKOu1cb6nFlhyK7pxLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/657c36a459a0338c366a67dc2658ed3a)\n\nGianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue\n## Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy\nThe Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.\n\nOn its website, the foundation describes itself as \"a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports.\"\n\nIn addition to their foundation, the legacy of Kobe and Gianna Bryant lives on through various honors. In 2020, NBA All-Star Weekend was dedicated to their memory as all players wore either Kobe's No. 24 or Gianna's No. 2 during the game.\n\nIn 2020, the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was renamed the Kobe Bryant Award. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"*[Kobe Bryant’s death, explained: What to know about 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend, daughter Gianna and 7 others](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers\/news\/kobe-bryant-death-explained-2020-helicopter-crash\/c494ea4dce160402522c6744?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on) originally appeared on [The Sporting News](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on). Add The Sporting News as a [Preferred Source by clicking here](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com).*\n\n**JUMP TO:**\n\n- Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\n- Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant\n- How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\n- Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy\n- Kobe Bryant memorial statue\n- Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy\n\nIt has been six years since the fatal helicopter crash that killed Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna and the other seven passengers on board.\n\nIn the immediate aftermath, the world mourned the loss of an icon who transcended sport. Years later, Bryant's legacy and influence are still felt across all walks of life as the circumstances that resulted in the loss of nine lives in January 2020 are still difficult to comprehend.\n\nFor a better understanding, here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020.\n\n**MORE:** 10 bets moments from Kobe Bryan's NBA career\n\n## When did Kobe Bryant die?\n- **Death date:** Jan. 26, 2020\n\nBryant died on Jan. 26, 2020, when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, Calif., and began burning. He and the other passengers were killed on impact.\n\n## How old was Kobe Bryant when he died?\nBryant was 41 years old when he died.\n\nHe was born on Aug. 23, 1978, and died eight months before what would have been his 42nd birthday.\n\n## Kobe Bryant autopsy cause of death\nBryant died from blunt trauma, based on an examination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The injuries he sustained are believed to be instantly fatal.\n\nBryant was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.\n\n**MORE:** Breaking down Kobe Bryant's two Hall of Fame careers\n\n## Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nAll nine people on board the helicopter were killed in the crash.\n\n- Kobe Bryant, aged 41\n- Gianna Bryant, aged 13\n- John Altobelli, aged 56\n- Keri Altobelli, aged 46\n- Alyssa Altobelli, aged 14\n- Sarah Chester, aged 45\n- Payton Chester, aged 13\n- Christina Mauser, aged 38\n- Ara Zobayan, aged 50\n\nAmong the deceased were Bryant and his daughter, Gianna; Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, basketball coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan.\n\nGianna \"Gigi\" Maria-Onore Bryant was the second of four daughters born to Kobe Bryant and his widow, Vanessa.\n\nBorn on May 1, 2006, Gianna's early years included a visible presence at her father's games. Gianna and older sister, Natalia (born 2003), were notably on hand for Bryant's fourth NBA championship win in Orlando, Fla.\n\nAs L.A. celebrated its win over the [Magic](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/orlando-magic), Kobe celebrated with a three-year-old Gianna.\n\n![Kobe and Gianna Bryant](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VQkpxKcuPHMQhfEJ7wDk7Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/1ddd59c617bad40b716b866471bd1f06)\n\nKobe and Gianna Bryant\n\nGianna chose to follow in her father's footsteps and began to make a name for herself as a basketball player. Kobe spoke glowingly of his daughter's abilities, famously saying \"Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.”\n\nThrough basketball, Kobe and Gianna shared a unique father-daughter bond. It was common to see the two seated next to each other courtside, as they attended WNBA and NBA games together in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn, N.Y.\n\nOne of their final public moments was at a game played between the [Lakers](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers) and [Mavericks](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/dallas-mavericks) in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2019.\n\n![Gianna and Kobe Bryant](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5bOPgn9XMFE4IiVtcsPrRg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/b5c31ce2c0eeefc3a531079b2f1c01dd)\n\nGianna and Kobe Bryant\n\nA moment from that game has been immortalized as a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.\n\n## How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash?\nWeather conditions in Southern California resulted in poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling during the morning of the crash.\n\nThe flight had to take an alternate route because of heavy fog in the area. The pilot made a series of \"poor decisions\" that led him to fly into a wall of clouds, according to [federal safety officials](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-cause-2c87b04d28961fd277927eea8e8e5564). Because he was disoriented, the pilot believed the helicopter was climbing while it was descending into the hillside.\n\nAn investigation revealed that the pilot ignored his training and violated flight rules by flying into conditions with low visibility and did not take alternate measures to avert the crash.\n\nAccording to transponder data, the helicopter started a rapid descent at a rate of more than 4,000 feet\/minute before striking a hillside at an elevation of approximately 1,085 feet.\n\n**MORE:** A thank you letter to Lakers legend Kobe Bryan\n\n## Kobe Bryant crash site\nThe site of the crash is in Calabasas, Calif., along the New Millennium Loop Trail, a 12-mile loop primarily used by mountain bikers in Southern California.\n\nThe main wreckage came to rest about 127 feet away from the point where the helicopter made an initial impact on the hillside. The helicopter caught fire after the crash and much of the aircraft was highly fragmented and destroyed by the crash and flames.\n\n## Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy\nAccording to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as many as eight deputies either took or shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene.\n\n“That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told [NBC News](https:\/\/www.nbclosangeles.com\/news\/local\/sheriff-ordered-deletion-of-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-to-prevent-wider-distribution\/2321002\/) in 2020. “We identified the deputies involved, they came to the station on their own and had admitted they had taken them and they had deleted them. And we’re content that those involved did that.”\n\nAt the time, there was no policy prohibiting photos at an accident scene.\n\nIn response, the state of California passed AB 2655 in September 2020. AB 2655 states first responders who take unauthorized photographs of victim(s) of a crime or accident outside their job duties can be cited with a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to US\\$1,000 per instance.\n\nThe Bryant and Mauser family filed lawsuits against the sheriff's office. Vanessa Bryant was awarded \\$16 million in damages and co-plaintiff Chris Chester, the husband of Sarah and father of Payton, was awarded \\$15 million.\n\n**MORE:**[Which NBA teams have won the most championships?](https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/news\/nba-teams-won-most-championships-celtics-lakers\/7b8c31754a3ef06d638a0541)\n\n## Kobe Bryant memorial statue\nMultiple memorial statues honor Bryant, including a 150-pound bronze statue depicting Kobe and Gianna Bryant that was revealed at the crash site on Jan. 26, 2022. It was displayed there for one day.\n\n![Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nTtewqxZre5MaoeJjLmjSg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/7f67fd651e2eca822b3f46962a3b31cc)\n\nKobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue\n\nThere are also multiple statues of Bryant's likeness at Crypto.com Arena. One depicts his reaction to scoring 81 points and another depicts him and Gianna seated courtside at the Lakers-Mavericks game in December 2019. The two are adorned with angel wings.\n\n![Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nqvyKOu1cb6nFlhyK7pxLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/657c36a459a0338c366a67dc2658ed3a)\n\nGianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue\n## Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy\nThe Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.\n\nOn its website, the foundation describes itself as \"a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports.\"\n\nIn addition to their foundation, the legacy of Kobe and Gianna Bryant lives on through various honors. In 2020, NBA All-Star Weekend was dedicated to their memory as all players wore either Kobe's No. 24 or Gianna's No. 2 during the game.\n\nIn 2020, the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was renamed the Kobe Bryant Award. 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Boilerpipe Text	Kobe Bryant’s death, explained: What to know about 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend, daughter Gianna and 7 others originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . JUMP TO: Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy Kobe Bryant memorial statue Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy It has been six years since the fatal helicopter crash that killed Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna and the other seven passengers on board. In the immediate aftermath, the world mourned the loss of an icon who transcended sport. Years later, Bryant's legacy and influence are still felt across all walks of life as the circumstances that resulted in the loss of nine lives in January 2020 are still difficult to comprehend. For a better understanding, here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020. MORE: 10 bets moments from Kobe Bryan's NBA career When did Kobe Bryant die? Death date: Jan. 26, 2020 Bryant died on Jan. 26, 2020, when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, Calif., and began burning. He and the other passengers were killed on impact. How old was Kobe Bryant when he died? Bryant was 41 years old when he died. He was born on Aug. 23, 1978, and died eight months before what would have been his 42nd birthday. Kobe Bryant autopsy cause of death Bryant died from blunt trauma, based on an examination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The injuries he sustained are believed to be instantly fatal. Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. MORE: Breaking down Kobe Bryant's two Hall of Fame careers Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? All nine people on board the helicopter were killed in the crash. Kobe Bryant, aged 41 Gianna Bryant, aged 13 John Altobelli, aged 56 Keri Altobelli, aged 46 Alyssa Altobelli, aged 14 Sarah Chester, aged 45 Payton Chester, aged 13 Christina Mauser, aged 38 Ara Zobayan, aged 50 Among the deceased were Bryant and his daughter, Gianna; Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, basketball coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan. Gianna "Gigi" Maria-Onore Bryant was the second of four daughters born to Kobe Bryant and his widow, Vanessa. Born on May 1, 2006, Gianna's early years included a visible presence at her father's games. Gianna and older sister, Natalia (born 2003), were notably on hand for Bryant's fourth NBA championship win in Orlando, Fla. As L.A. celebrated its win over the Magic , Kobe celebrated with a three-year-old Gianna. Kobe and Gianna Bryant Gianna chose to follow in her father's footsteps and began to make a name for herself as a basketball player. Kobe spoke glowingly of his daughter's abilities, famously saying "Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.” Through basketball, Kobe and Gianna shared a unique father-daughter bond. It was common to see the two seated next to each other courtside, as they attended WNBA and NBA games together in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn, N.Y. One of their final public moments was at a game played between the Lakers and Mavericks in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2019. Gianna and Kobe Bryant A moment from that game has been immortalized as a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? Weather conditions in Southern California resulted in poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling during the morning of the crash. The flight had to take an alternate route because of heavy fog in the area. The pilot made a series of "poor decisions" that led him to fly into a wall of clouds, according to federal safety officials . Because he was disoriented, the pilot believed the helicopter was climbing while it was descending into the hillside. An investigation revealed that the pilot ignored his training and violated flight rules by flying into conditions with low visibility and did not take alternate measures to avert the crash. According to transponder data, the helicopter started a rapid descent at a rate of more than 4,000 feet/minute before striking a hillside at an elevation of approximately 1,085 feet. MORE: A thank you letter to Lakers legend Kobe Bryan Kobe Bryant crash site The site of the crash is in Calabasas, Calif., along the New Millennium Loop Trail, a 12-mile loop primarily used by mountain bikers in Southern California. The main wreckage came to rest about 127 feet away from the point where the helicopter made an initial impact on the hillside. The helicopter caught fire after the crash and much of the aircraft was highly fragmented and destroyed by the crash and flames. Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as many as eight deputies either took or shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene. “That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told NBC News in 2020. “We identified the deputies involved, they came to the station on their own and had admitted they had taken them and they had deleted them. And we’re content that those involved did that.” At the time, there was no policy prohibiting photos at an accident scene. In response, the state of California passed AB 2655 in September 2020. AB 2655 states first responders who take unauthorized photographs of victim(s) of a crime or accident outside their job duties can be cited with a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to US$1,000 per instance. The Bryant and Mauser family filed lawsuits against the sheriff's office. Vanessa Bryant was awarded $16 million in damages and co-plaintiff Chris Chester, the husband of Sarah and father of Payton, was awarded $15 million. MORE: Which NBA teams have won the most championships? Kobe Bryant memorial statue Multiple memorial statues honor Bryant, including a 150-pound bronze statue depicting Kobe and Gianna Bryant that was revealed at the crash site on Jan. 26, 2022. It was displayed there for one day. Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue There are also multiple statues of Bryant's likeness at Crypto.com Arena. One depicts his reaction to scoring 81 points and another depicts him and Gianna seated courtside at the Lakers-Mavericks game in December 2019. The two are adorned with angel wings. Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. On its website, the foundation describes itself as "a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports." In addition to their foundation, the legacy of Kobe and Gianna Bryant lives on through various honors. In 2020, NBA All-Star Weekend was dedicated to their memory as all players wore either Kobe's No. 24 or Gianna's No. 2 during the game. In 2020, the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was renamed the Kobe Bryant Award. In 2022, the NBA and WNBA introduced the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. MORE: Every NBA Finals MVP in history
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Add The Sporting News as a [Preferred Source by clicking here](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.sportingnews.com). JUMP TO: - Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? - Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant - How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? - Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy - Kobe Bryant memorial statue - Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy It has been six years since the fatal helicopter crash that killed Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna and the other seven passengers on board. In the immediate aftermath, the world mourned the loss of an icon who transcended sport. Years later, Bryant's legacy and influence are still felt across all walks of life as the circumstances that resulted in the loss of nine lives in January 2020 are still difficult to comprehend. For a better understanding, here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020. MORE: 10 bets moments from Kobe Bryan's NBA career ## When did Kobe Bryant die? - Death date: Jan. 26, 2020 Bryant died on Jan. 26, 2020, when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, Calif., and began burning. He and the other passengers were killed on impact. ## How old was Kobe Bryant when he died? Bryant was 41 years old when he died. He was born on Aug. 23, 1978, and died eight months before what would have been his 42nd birthday. ## Kobe Bryant autopsy cause of death Bryant died from blunt trauma, based on an examination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The injuries he sustained are believed to be instantly fatal. Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. MORE: Breaking down Kobe Bryant's two Hall of Fame careers ## Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? All nine people on board the helicopter were killed in the crash. - Kobe Bryant, aged 41 - Gianna Bryant, aged 13 - John Altobelli, aged 56 - Keri Altobelli, aged 46 - Alyssa Altobelli, aged 14 - Sarah Chester, aged 45 - Payton Chester, aged 13 - Christina Mauser, aged 38 - Ara Zobayan, aged 50 Among the deceased were Bryant and his daughter, Gianna; Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, basketball coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan. ## Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Gianna "Gigi" Maria-Onore Bryant was the second of four daughters born to Kobe Bryant and his widow, Vanessa. Born on May 1, 2006, Gianna's early years included a visible presence at her father's games. Gianna and older sister, Natalia (born 2003), were notably on hand for Bryant's fourth NBA championship win in Orlando, Fla. As L.A. celebrated its win over the [Magic](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/orlando-magic), Kobe celebrated with a three-year-old Gianna. ![Kobe and Gianna Bryant](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VQkpxKcuPHMQhfEJ7wDk7Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/1ddd59c617bad40b716b866471bd1f06) Kobe and Gianna Bryant Gianna chose to follow in her father's footsteps and began to make a name for herself as a basketball player. Kobe spoke glowingly of his daughter's abilities, famously saying "Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.” Through basketball, Kobe and Gianna shared a unique father-daughter bond. It was common to see the two seated next to each other courtside, as they attended WNBA and NBA games together in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn, N.Y. One of their final public moments was at a game played between the [Lakers](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-angeles-lakers) and [Mavericks](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/dallas-mavericks) in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2019. ![Gianna and Kobe Bryant](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5bOPgn9XMFE4IiVtcsPrRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/b5c31ce2c0eeefc3a531079b2f1c01dd) Gianna and Kobe Bryant A moment from that game has been immortalized as a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. ## How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? Weather conditions in Southern California resulted in poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling during the morning of the crash. The flight had to take an alternate route because of heavy fog in the area. The pilot made a series of "poor decisions" that led him to fly into a wall of clouds, according to [federal safety officials](https://apnews.com/article/kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-cause-2c87b04d28961fd277927eea8e8e5564). Because he was disoriented, the pilot believed the helicopter was climbing while it was descending into the hillside. An investigation revealed that the pilot ignored his training and violated flight rules by flying into conditions with low visibility and did not take alternate measures to avert the crash. According to transponder data, the helicopter started a rapid descent at a rate of more than 4,000 feet/minute before striking a hillside at an elevation of approximately 1,085 feet. MORE: A thank you letter to Lakers legend Kobe Bryan ## Kobe Bryant crash site The site of the crash is in Calabasas, Calif., along the New Millennium Loop Trail, a 12-mile loop primarily used by mountain bikers in Southern California. The main wreckage came to rest about 127 feet away from the point where the helicopter made an initial impact on the hillside. The helicopter caught fire after the crash and much of the aircraft was highly fragmented and destroyed by the crash and flames. ## Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as many as eight deputies either took or shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene. “That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told [NBC News](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/sheriff-ordered-deletion-of-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-to-prevent-wider-distribution/2321002/) in 2020. “We identified the deputies involved, they came to the station on their own and had admitted they had taken them and they had deleted them. And we’re content that those involved did that.” At the time, there was no policy prohibiting photos at an accident scene. In response, the state of California passed AB 2655 in September 2020. AB 2655 states first responders who take unauthorized photographs of victim(s) of a crime or accident outside their job duties can be cited with a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to US\$1,000 per instance. The Bryant and Mauser family filed lawsuits against the sheriff's office. Vanessa Bryant was awarded \$16 million in damages and co-plaintiff Chris Chester, the husband of Sarah and father of Payton, was awarded \$15 million. MORE:[Which NBA teams have won the most championships?](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-teams-won-most-championships-celtics-lakers/7b8c31754a3ef06d638a0541) ## Kobe Bryant memorial statue Multiple memorial statues honor Bryant, including a 150-pound bronze statue depicting Kobe and Gianna Bryant that was revealed at the crash site on Jan. 26, 2022. It was displayed there for one day. ![Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nTtewqxZre5MaoeJjLmjSg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/7f67fd651e2eca822b3f46962a3b31cc) Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue There are also multiple statues of Bryant's likeness at Crypto.com Arena. One depicts his reaction to scoring 81 points and another depicts him and Gianna seated courtside at the Lakers-Mavericks game in December 2019. The two are adorned with angel wings. ![Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nqvyKOu1cb6nFlhyK7pxLQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/657c36a459a0338c366a67dc2658ed3a) Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue ## Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. On its website, the foundation describes itself as "a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports." In addition to their foundation, the legacy of Kobe and Gianna Bryant lives on through various honors. In 2020, NBA All-Star Weekend was dedicated to their memory as all players wore either Kobe's No. 24 or Gianna's No. 2 during the game. In 2020, the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was renamed the Kobe Bryant Award. In 2022, the NBA and WNBA introduced the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. 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Readable Markdown	[Kobe Bryant’s death, explained: What to know about 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend, daughter Gianna and 7 others](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news/kobe-bryant-death-explained-2020-helicopter-crash/c494ea4dce160402522c6744?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on) originally appeared on [The Sporting News](https://www.sportingnews.com/us?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on). Add The Sporting News as a [Preferred Source by clicking here](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.sportingnews.com). JUMP TO: - Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? - Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant - How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? - Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy - Kobe Bryant memorial statue - Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy It has been six years since the fatal helicopter crash that killed Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna and the other seven passengers on board. In the immediate aftermath, the world mourned the loss of an icon who transcended sport. Years later, Bryant's legacy and influence are still felt across all walks of life as the circumstances that resulted in the loss of nine lives in January 2020 are still difficult to comprehend. For a better understanding, here is a comprehensive explanation of what is known about the tragic accident in 2020. MORE: 10 bets moments from Kobe Bryan's NBA career ## When did Kobe Bryant die? - Death date: Jan. 26, 2020 Bryant died on Jan. 26, 2020, when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas, Calif., and began burning. He and the other passengers were killed on impact. ## How old was Kobe Bryant when he died? Bryant was 41 years old when he died. He was born on Aug. 23, 1978, and died eight months before what would have been his 42nd birthday. ## Kobe Bryant autopsy cause of death Bryant died from blunt trauma, based on an examination by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The injuries he sustained are believed to be instantly fatal. Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. MORE: Breaking down Kobe Bryant's two Hall of Fame careers ## Who else died in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? All nine people on board the helicopter were killed in the crash. - Kobe Bryant, aged 41 - Gianna Bryant, aged 13 - John Altobelli, aged 56 - Keri Altobelli, aged 46 - Alyssa Altobelli, aged 14 - Sarah Chester, aged 45 - Payton Chester, aged 13 - Christina Mauser, aged 38 - Ara Zobayan, aged 50 Among the deceased were Bryant and his daughter, Gianna; Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, basketball coach Christina Mauser and pilot Ara Zobayan. Gianna "Gigi" Maria-Onore Bryant was the second of four daughters born to Kobe Bryant and his widow, Vanessa. Born on May 1, 2006, Gianna's early years included a visible presence at her father's games. Gianna and older sister, Natalia (born 2003), were notably on hand for Bryant's fourth NBA championship win in Orlando, Fla. As L.A. celebrated its win over the [Magic](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/orlando-magic), Kobe celebrated with a three-year-old Gianna. ![Kobe and Gianna Bryant](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VQkpxKcuPHMQhfEJ7wDk7Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/1ddd59c617bad40b716b866471bd1f06) Kobe and Gianna Bryant Gianna chose to follow in her father's footsteps and began to make a name for herself as a basketball player. Kobe spoke glowingly of his daughter's abilities, famously saying "Gianna is a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it. Girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.” Through basketball, Kobe and Gianna shared a unique father-daughter bond. It was common to see the two seated next to each other courtside, as they attended WNBA and NBA games together in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn, N.Y. One of their final public moments was at a game played between the [Lakers](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-angeles-lakers) and [Mavericks](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/dallas-mavericks) in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2019. ![Gianna and Kobe Bryant](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5bOPgn9XMFE4IiVtcsPrRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/b5c31ce2c0eeefc3a531079b2f1c01dd) Gianna and Kobe Bryant A moment from that game has been immortalized as a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. ## How did Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash? Weather conditions in Southern California resulted in poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling during the morning of the crash. The flight had to take an alternate route because of heavy fog in the area. The pilot made a series of "poor decisions" that led him to fly into a wall of clouds, according to [federal safety officials](https://apnews.com/article/kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-cause-2c87b04d28961fd277927eea8e8e5564). Because he was disoriented, the pilot believed the helicopter was climbing while it was descending into the hillside. An investigation revealed that the pilot ignored his training and violated flight rules by flying into conditions with low visibility and did not take alternate measures to avert the crash. According to transponder data, the helicopter started a rapid descent at a rate of more than 4,000 feet/minute before striking a hillside at an elevation of approximately 1,085 feet. MORE: A thank you letter to Lakers legend Kobe Bryan ## Kobe Bryant crash site The site of the crash is in Calabasas, Calif., along the New Millennium Loop Trail, a 12-mile loop primarily used by mountain bikers in Southern California. The main wreckage came to rest about 127 feet away from the point where the helicopter made an initial impact on the hillside. The helicopter caught fire after the crash and much of the aircraft was highly fragmented and destroyed by the crash and flames. ## Kobe Bryant crash scene photo controversy According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, as many as eight deputies either took or shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene. “That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told [NBC News](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/sheriff-ordered-deletion-of-kobe-bryant-crash-photos-to-prevent-wider-distribution/2321002/) in 2020. “We identified the deputies involved, they came to the station on their own and had admitted they had taken them and they had deleted them. And we’re content that those involved did that.” At the time, there was no policy prohibiting photos at an accident scene. In response, the state of California passed AB 2655 in September 2020. AB 2655 states first responders who take unauthorized photographs of victim(s) of a crime or accident outside their job duties can be cited with a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to US\$1,000 per instance. The Bryant and Mauser family filed lawsuits against the sheriff's office. Vanessa Bryant was awarded \$16 million in damages and co-plaintiff Chris Chester, the husband of Sarah and father of Payton, was awarded \$15 million. MORE:[Which NBA teams have won the most championships?](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-teams-won-most-championships-celtics-lakers/7b8c31754a3ef06d638a0541) ## Kobe Bryant memorial statue Multiple memorial statues honor Bryant, including a 150-pound bronze statue depicting Kobe and Gianna Bryant that was revealed at the crash site on Jan. 26, 2022. It was displayed there for one day. ![Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nTtewqxZre5MaoeJjLmjSg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/7f67fd651e2eca822b3f46962a3b31cc) Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial statue There are also multiple statues of Bryant's likeness at Crypto.com Arena. One depicts his reaction to scoring 81 points and another depicts him and Gianna seated courtside at the Lakers-Mavericks game in December 2019. The two are adorned with angel wings. ![Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nqvyKOu1cb6nFlhyK7pxLQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzOTtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_sporting_news_articles_584/657c36a459a0338c366a67dc2658ed3a) Gianna and Kobe Bryant memorial statue ## Kobe Bryant foundation and legacy The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. On its website, the foundation describes itself as "a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys & girls in sports." In addition to their foundation, the legacy of Kobe and Gianna Bryant lives on through various honors. In 2020, NBA All-Star Weekend was dedicated to their memory as all players wore either Kobe's No. 24 or Gianna's No. 2 during the game. In 2020, the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was renamed the Kobe Bryant Award. In 2022, the NBA and WNBA introduced the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. MORE:[Every NBA Finals MVP in history](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-finals-mvp-history-list-winners-kobe-bryant-bill-russell/96f00a62c14e969d890f2a16)
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