Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Laker who became one of the NBA’s all-time greats and went on to become an Oscar-winning producer, died Sunday morning in a helicoper crash … A Texas police officer was killed and another critically injured when their helicopter crashed as they were responding to a call early Saturday morning, according to Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo. 1:12 PM PT-- Rick Fox's attorney confirms the former Laker was NOT among those on board the helicopter, despite rumors that circulated suggesting he … The ’75 Fox’ helicopter The rotorcraft was issued a certificate in January 2009 with an expiration date of April 2022. New details surrounding the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, as well as seven others, reveals the pilot could have misperceived the angles at which he was flying in the thick of the fog that morning.. Vance said the helicopter was returning to HMCS Fredericton when it crashed. At about 6:52 p.m. local time, the ship lost contact with the air crew. The city of Houston is the registered owner.