Manufacturer Of Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Urges Customers To Add Warning System
As we previously reported, NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna along with seven others were tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. At this time, it is still unclear what ultimately caused the helicopter to go down. However, some reports say that heavy fog might have been a contributing factor while other reports state that Kobe’s helicopter did not have certain emergency features.
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While the crash is currently being investigated, it was said that the specific model flying Kobe was the S-76B and, as you know, the NTSB said it wasn’t equipped with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). Apparently, it was an optional feature until 2005 — Kobe’s was built in 1991, TMZ notes.
According to the news site, Sikorsky, the manufacturer of the helicopter that crashed in California is now urging other customers to take the extra steps to add the critical system feature.
As we also previously reported, the NTSB also revealed that Kobe’s helicopter did not have a cockpit voice or flight data recorder which is also known as a ”black box.” The reason being was because they weren’t standard until recently.
Sikorsky says it’s deeply saddened by the Kobe tragedy and is “actively supporting the NTSB investigation,” adding … “Safety is our top priority. If there are any actionable findings from the investigation, we will immediately inform our S-76 customers,” TMZ quotes.
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