Fred here. Below is where Kobe's helicopter crashed. I know this area so well since I grew up in So Cal. This was the way to the beaches. The helicopter was a Sikorsky S-76, tail No. N72EX was built in 1991 and operated by Island Express. Sounds like it was pilot error. These are very reliable, with twin engines. It was very foggy out, but that to me still doesn't make sense. NTSB will come out with their findings.