Ara Zobayan, born in 1969, was an American pilot known for piloting the helicopter of Kobe Bryant. The flight took off from John Wayne Airport in Orange County on January 26 at 9:06 a.m. The helicopter tragically crashed around 9:47 a.m. near Calabasas, California, claiming the lives of everyone on board.
Ara Zobayan was born in Orange County, USA and completed his flight training at an academy. He went on to work as a commercial pilot for celebrities in Los Angeles. The 51-year-old pilot was known for his clean safety record in his job.
Ara Zobayan was not very public about his personal life. Although it is known that he got married in the 1990s, there is no further information available about his wife and children.
The helicopter did not have a flight recorder, and the investigation team was trying to locate it after the crash. Despite his experience, technical problems and adverse weather conditions complicated the flight, ultimately leading to the tragic accident. Additionally, it was reported that the airport department had stated it was unsafe to fly due to the weather conditions.
For more details on Ara Zobayan’s life and the tragic helicopter crash, a video has been embedded here:
