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    Sad news, Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash


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    banana republican blues's Avatar
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    I thought it had to be a joke when my wife called me over to tell me. I mean James passes him last night for 3rd all-time in scoring and then this? WTF?
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    Quote Originally Posted by blues View Post
    I thought it had to be a joke when my wife called me over to tell me. I mean James passes him last night for 3rd all-time in scoring and then this? WTF?
    This is the exact topic I was discussing with my boys...and this bad news came.

    Kobe will be forever remembered as a Basketball legend.

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    I admit, I am stunned by this.

    I am a big basketball fan and while I was never a huge fan of Kobe the man and player, I respected his accomplishments and contributions to the sport.

    As a retired champion, Kobe was doing a lot to promote basketball and help mentor young players and talent. He was probably more dedicated to the sport than many realize and he was definitely more than just a player. He helped so many, and gave a lot, and was building a legacy now that was more than just championships and professional records.

    The basketball world, the pro sports world, and frankly our world, is diminished by not having him serve as a mentor and role model to many.

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    I’m hearing reports that some of the other 4 killed might be members of his immediate family. At least 1 daughter was thought to be on board.

    I have a lot of time on the S-76 as it was my hospital’s aircraft during residency. We had 4 of them - all staffed with a RN and MD (one of the few that always flew a doctor). Overall, it has a good safety record. However, all of us who spent a lot of time around helicopters know someone who was killed or badly injured on one. This is why I now refuse to put my patients on them unless there is some time-sensitive therapy that is needed.
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    Chasing the Horizon RJ's Avatar
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    Damn. Sorry to hear.

    Rest In Peace.

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    Nine fatalities.

    As for the cause(s), I’ll wait for the NTSB reports.
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    The R in F.A.R.T RevolverRob's Avatar
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    So far, they have acknowledged his oldest daughter, a local college baseball coach, the coach’s wife were all onboard the aircraft. Nine it total is confirmed.

    Truly a sad day.

    As to the cause, so far only reports of fog in the area and someone “heard a helicopter struggling” whatever that means. Nothing to me. I too wait to see what the NTSB reports.

    Sad day for many families, friends, and fans.

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    No idea what happened, but flying single pilot in instrument and marginal conditions is high workload, and especially so in a helicopter.
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    "However, all of us who spent a lot of time around helicopters know someone who was killed or badly injured on one."
    Yup....
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