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AINsight: Just Land

The crash that killed Kobe Bryant could have been avoided if the pilot just decided to land the helicopter instead of continuing the flight.

By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

February 26, 2021

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Contributor - Safety

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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