The aviation company linked to the crash that killed Kobe Bryant is taking steps to ensure its helicopters add ground warning systems.
and 8 others, is actively taking steps to make sure other fliers of the S-76 add the critical system missing from Kobe's chopper.
The specific model flying Kobe was the S-76B and, as you know, the NTSB said it wasn't equipped with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System . It was an optional feature until 2005 -- Kobe's was built in 1991.... the company has been reaching out to customers of older S-76 models and urging them to implement new safety measures like TAWS.
The company says it regularly notifies customers of enhanced technology offerings, but for obvious reasons ... it's a top priority now. The NTSB also revealed Kobe's helicopter didn't have a cockpit voice or flight data recorder -- because, once again, they weren't standard until recently.Play video contentAs we reported ... the NTSB says it previously made 2 safety recommendations to the FAA about the
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