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The last call from Bryant's helicopter | Israel today

2020-01-27T10:04:04.554Z


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"You are flying too low": These were the last moments in the basketball legend's helicopter • Initial investigation revealed that weather conditions were not suitable for flight • Listen

Creepy: The British "Sun" posted the last-minute recording on the helicopter flight of Kobe Bryant basketball legend. "You're flying too low," the tower of control called to the pilot and seconds later he crashed.

New details from an initial investigation into the helicopter crash yesterday (Sunday) that resulted in the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant. Besides him, 13-year-old daughter Gianna, her friend, the father of the company who was a basketball coach, the coach's wife, the pilot, an assistant basketball coach and two other people were killed in the disaster.

Recording the conversation between the control tower and Kobe Bryant's helicopter pilot // Photo: AFP

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villaniova stressed that the identification of the bodies has not yet been completed, adding that the investigation into the helicopter crash will be a "logistical nightmare," in part because Bryant fans have begun to reach the crash site.

At a news conference, Villanueva said the investigation could take weeks. Federal agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, are assisting with the investigation.

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Los Angeles police said the weather conditions on Sunday morning were not optimal for flight and included 100% heavy fog and humidity, which further aggravated the fog.

California Crash Scene // Photo: Reuters

The accident site is near the township, but the sheriff says there is no convenient access to it. He noted that some people had gone down to the site and made it difficult for the forces to work. Villanueva therefore said that without identification that says a person is a local resident, no one will have access to the area. The evacuation efforts will probably take days, with the priority then being to finally identify the dead bodies, and inform their relatives.

According to a CNN report, the FBI is also investigating the helicopter crash. A source told the network that the federal government was responding to the disaster. Organizers arrived at the crash site and assisted local authorities. At the same time, the National Transportation Safety Board is leading the incident investigation.

In the meantime, presidents, politicians and the biggest basketball stars in history have been haunting the 41-year-old basketball player tonight.

During the night, a girls basketball coach's assistant at a private elementary school in Orange County was identified as one of the passengers killed in the crash. Christina Musser worked at the Harbor School in Corona del Mar, California. "My children and I are devastated. We lost a beautiful woman and if today the helicopter crash. Please respect our privacy. Thanks to everyone for the condolences, they are very valuable to me," her husband, Matt Musser, wrote in his Facebook account.

"I am shocked by the tragic news of Kobe and Gianna's death. Words cannot describe the pain I feel," said past star Michael Jordan. "I loved Kobe - he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I I would miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the game's greatest and creative force. Kobe was also an amazing father and loved his family deeply. He was very proud of his daughter's love for the basketball game.

Bryant and Jordan on other days // Photo: Reuters

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been documented as he exits the team's plane following the news of Bryant's death and bursts into tears. A few hours before the crash, the NBA player posted to Instagram, mentioning Bryant's moves alongside his moves. The posting came after James overtook Bryant and came third in the all-time top scorers table.

LeBron is having emotional hugs after landing in Los Angeles following the death of Kobe Bryant.

(via NBC4 Los Angeles) pic.twitter.com/Fx9jt2qZVi

- ESPN (@espn) January 26, 2020

Less than a day ago, the NBA Facebook page posted the meeting between Bryant and James. The post was published when James was only 18 points ahead of Bryant en route to third place in the all-time best scorers in the best league in the world. As you can see in the video, Kobe gave LeBron a pair of Lakers colored shoes, the team Kobi played in which James also broke his record tonight.

US President Donald Trump tweeted on Twitter: "This is terrible news." He later mocked basketball with more tweets and wrote: "Kobe Bryant, besides being one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was only at the beginning of his life. He loved his family very much and had a strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter Gianna makes the moment devastating Even more. Melania and I send our warmest condolences to Vanessa and the wonderful Bryant family. I wish God would be with you. "

Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such a strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating ....

- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

Former US President Barack Obama has also eulogized Bryant. Obama tweeted on the Twitter account that the NBA star was a legend in the field and just started what might have been, another significant campaign. "Losing Gianna is even more heartbreaking for us as parents. Michelle and I send love and Lonese prayers and the whole Bryant family on this unimaginable day," he wrote.

Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.

- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020

Irwin "Magic" Johnson, one of the former Los Angeles Lakers players, eulogized: "I love him, his family and what he championed on the field and off the field.

My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. It's hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players. pic.twitter.com/NXsrXmCkkG

- Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020

Former US President Bill Kilnton said he and his wife Hillary, "deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and anyone killed in the helicopter crash. Kobe brought excitement and joy to basketball fans, not only in Los Angeles but throughout the United States and the world. He was also an off-field leader. " Clinton mentioned Bryant's activities for young people, including at-risk and homeless youth.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins a long line of eulogists, writing on Twitter last night: "I am sorry to hear of the tragedy in the United States, a sad day for all sports lovers in the world. The world will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace. "

I was sorry to hear about the tragedy in the USA, a sad day for all sports lovers in the world.
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest basketball players in history, was killed today in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Survived by a wife, four children, and millions of basketball enthusiasts around the world. Not to be forgotten. May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/Y5FGI5D6rZ

- Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 26, 2020

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant was killed yesterday (Sunday) along with his daughter in a helicopter crash in Calabasses, California. The 41-year-old Bryant was reportedly in his private Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. Prior to the crash that happened at 10am Western Time, there was fog in Clavasses. The fire resulting from the crash made it difficult for emergency forces to rescue the helicopter passengers. The deaths of nine people were reportedly crash-related.

Thank you, Kobe. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/XbCAen5xrF

- FIBA ​​(@FIBA) January 26, 2020

California Orange County baseball coach John Altobelli, his daughter Alyssa and wife Kerry - were among the helicopter crashed. That's how Altobelli's brother told CNN. Bryant Guyana's daughter and daughter Alyssa were also reported to have been members of an academic Mamba team, flying from Orange County to Thousand Oaks, California.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villaniova said at a news conference that nine people were killed in a crash in Clavas. Among those killed were the pilot and eight passengers. The sheriff emphasized that the bodies were still being identified and that it was inappropriate to announce the names of those killed now. "It is an extreme disrespect to realize that someone you love has perished from the TMZ website," said the sheriff.

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player and former NBA star Amara Stodmaier received the announcement of Bryant's death during the halftime match between Maccabi and the Hapoel Tel Aviv team, which will take place tonight at the Menorah Mivtah Hall. "I have nothing to say, I'm in shock," the actor said in tears. "I have no words. It's like an arrow in my heart. I want to believe it's not true."

During the game, a giant screen of Bryant was screened. The players of both teams and 11,000 fans stood up and applauded for a full minute, while Stodmeyer continued to weep on Maccabi Tel Aviv's bench.


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Bryant, one of the great NBA players, played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years in his career and was one of her all-time great stars. Bryant, who rose to 1.98 to win five championships, twice won the MVP of the finals series and played 18 times at Ulstar. Some of Bryant's championships were alongside chin Shaquille O'Neal. Later there were reports of friction between the two. Bryant has often been compared to Michael Jordan, and quite a few videos have been published comparing the two, showing how Bryant learned Jordan's precise moves.

Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

pic.twitter.com/Ggz1VPJ0Ut

- air plus news (english) (@airplusnews_EN) January 26, 2020

Bryant's nickname was "Black Mamba," he was born on August 23, 1978 and was voted # 13 in the 1996 Draft.

In 2003, Bryant was arrested following a rape complaint filed against him working at a hotel where he was staying after a knee surgery. Bryant, for his part, dismissed the allegations, but admitted to having sex with the complainant. The criminal case against him was closed a year later, as the complainant decided not to testify against him at trial.

The past player was even fined $ 100,000 by the NBA's management in 2011, following his homophobic statement about a player he committed a crime with.

Kobe Bryant has passed away at age 41.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/G3IUEcRMyy

- NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 26, 2020

Source: israelhayom

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