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Today in History: Kobe Bryant and Daughter Among Nine Killed in Crash

1/26/2026

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On January 26, 2020, a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, killing all nine people aboard. Among the victims were NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The tragic incident shocked fans worldwide and highlighted the risks associated with helicopter travel.

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On January 26, 2020, a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, killing all nine people aboard. Among the victims were NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The tragic incident shocked fans worldwide and highlighted the risks associated with helicopter travel.