Helicopter Carrying Bryant, 8 Others Lacked Recommended Alert System

The transcript discusses the NTSB's recommendations for safety systems that the FAA failed to implement, which could have potentially prevented the helicopter crash involving Kobe Bryant. The investigation faces challenges due to the lack of a cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder. Investigators are relying on electronic systems and personal devices like the pilot's iPad for information. The goal is to analyze the crash to prevent future accidents.

What did the NTSB recommend for helicopters after the 2004 crash outside Galveston?

• Mandatory pilot training programs

• Increased air traffic control communication

• Installation of a warning system for pilots

• Use of advanced navigation systems

Why is the NTSB's reliance on personal electronics significant in this investigation?

• They might contain crucial data about the flight

• They provide real-time communication with the pilot

• They are more reliable than black boxes

• They can predict weather conditions

What was the pilot's last known action before the crash?

• Activating the emergency landing gear

• Turning off the helicopter's engines

• Requesting more information about nearby aircraft

• Descending to avoid clouds

What was the descent rate of the helicopter before the crash?

• 1000 feet per minute

• 2500 feet per minute

• 1500 feet per minute

• 2000 feet per minute

What is the primary goal of the NTSB's investigation?

• To assign blame for the crash

• To prevent similar accidents in the future

• To recover the helicopter's wreckage

• To improve pilot training programs