What We Know About the Conditions Kobe Bryant’s Chopper Was Flying In

FEAR OF CHOPPERS?

Humidity in the area reached 100 percent, indicating a fog dense enough to severely limit a pilot’s visibility.

Published Jan. 27 2020 12:21PM EST

200127-Irving-helicopter-tease_1_yduwy5 — Susan & Allan Parker/Alamy

At the time the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant crashed on Sunday, the weather conditions were so bad that both the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had grounded their helicopters.

Clive Irving

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

What We Know About the Conditions Kobe Bryant’s Chopper Was Flying In

Humidity in the area reached 100 percent, indicating a fog dense enough to severely limit a pilot’s visibility.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Clive Irving