https://www.siliconvalley.com/2020/01/27/the-sikorsky-s-76b-was-built-to-carry-people-like-kobe-bryant-heres-what-we-know-about-the-helicopter/

The Sikorsky S-76B that crashed in Calabasas, California, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, is a “workhorse” with a strong record of reliability, and it was outfitted to carry high rollers like the Los Angeles Lakers legend, aviation experts say.

While Sunday’s crash remains under investigation, weather and flight information indicate it was a less-than-ideal day to fly in Southern California.