The autopsy report of the NBA legend has been made public as we approach the third anniversary of Kobe’s passing. It was a truly tragic crash that should have never happened, and it remains one of the saddest days. Along with seven others, Gianna, his daughter, also lost her life in the helicopter crash, together with Bryant. The world mourned the loss of this iconic figure when Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter accident in January 2020.
The Mamba Sports Academy was responsible for coordinating the event. A basketball game, which Kobe was supposed to coach Gianna’s team, took place in Newbury Park. Christina Mauser, Payton, and her daughter Sarah Chester, as well as Alyssa, John, and Keri Altobelli with their daughter, all boarded the Black Mamba, a 1991 Sikorsky S-76B helicopter.
According to USA Today, Ara Zobayan, the pilot, may have committed a mistake that day. It took several months for investigators to collect sufficient evidence to ascertain the potential cause. Initially, the world was not informed about the cause of the helicopter accident.
Zobayan was asked on the radio by a traffic controller if he intended to remain at a low altitude all the way to Camarillo. The helicopter followed the path of a Calabasas highway and stayed at an elevation of 400-600 feet. Zobayan responded affirmatively, mentioning that they would indeed maintain a low altitude.
Zaboyan informed the air traffic controller, while above the clouds, that he intended to ascend to a higher altitude. It was risky for aircraft to navigate through such low heights, especially in mountainous regions, where the helicopter eventually ventured.
The helicopter couldn’t reach more than 1600 feet and it didn’t take long for it to crash and come to rest below the hills in Kobe. However, the pilot climbed up as the visibility was low and this was the reason for that morning’s side.
How did Kobe Bryant die?
Let’s examine the autopsy report. We can deduce that Kobe’s death was primarily caused by the fatal injuries he sustained when the helicopter crashed into the ground. One of the main reasons why the passengers did not survive was because the helicopter caught fire upon impact with the terrain.
The report mentions the mention of “Brain removal” and “Organs inside the body”. Furthermore, it is mentioned in the report that Kobe suffered from various injuries to the head, chest, and abdomen.
Regardless of the cause, an occurrence that should never befall anyone was the manner in which the ex-LA Lakers icon met his demise. Just before his passing, the tribulations endured by the NBA legend were unveiled as these details came to light. Severe burns were inflicted upon his scalp, chest, and stomach. Furthermore, as previously mentioned, approximately 30% of his body sustained superficial burns.
In this realm, where they abandoned a magnificent heritage, Kobe Bryant stood beside his daughter during their final moments together. However, the universe may find solace in knowing that Gianna, a 13-year-old girl, had a promising future ahead of her. The manner in which she also perished is difficult to accept. The calamity that occurred nearly three years ago remains a haunting occurrence for the globe. He was an icon to all of us and continues to be so even in the aftermath of his demise.