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Kobe Bryant, an NBA legend, died in a helicopter crash caused by fog above Calabasas, highlighting the risks of flying in poor weather conditions.
- On Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, six years pass since Kobe Bryant, 41, Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend, died in a helicopter crash in foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas, southern California.
- NTSB investigators concluded Ara Zobayan, pilot, 50, likely experienced spatial disorientation and criticized his final decision-making during the crash.
- Among the victims were Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, 13, daughter of Kobe Bryant, John Altobelli, 56, Alyssa Altobelli, 14, Payton Chester, 13, and Christina Mauser, 38, with nine victims total.
- In August 2022, Vanessa Bryant won $16 million in a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, while co-plaintiff Chris Chester received $15 million, and the Los Angeles Lakers installed statues outside Crypto.com Arena.
- Six years on, fans and families continue to honor the victims' legacies, including the mural book 'Mamba and Mambacita Forever,' and memorials in Hollywood.
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Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 6 years later
Six years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.
NBA — Six years ago, day to day, Kobe Bryant lost his life, together with his daughter and seven others, in a tragic helicopter accident. Idol of a whole generation, his shadow continues, even today, to hover all over the NBA.
On this day, January 26, JAT's plane crashed due to a bomb, actress Ava Gardner died, basketball player Kobe Bryant died...
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