Kobe Bryant pilot was warned helicopter flying ‘too low’ before deadly crash

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Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot was warned by the flight tower that the aircraft needed to fly higher before it hit a mountain, killing everyone aboard.

“Two Echo X-ray, you are still too low for flight following at this time,” the flight tower said. The tail number of Bryant’s helicopter was N72EX. The 41 year-old NBA legend perished along with his 13 year-old daughter in the crash.

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