Athletes who lost their lives in flight accidents

Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident Sunday in Calabasas, (CA). Other athletes who lost their lives in air accidents.

Kobe Bryant was killed Sunday along with four other people in a helicopter crash in Calabasas (CA). Other athletes who died in flight accidents.

Corey Lidle

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Yankees pitcher Corey Lidle died Oct. 11, 2006 when a plane he was piloting crashed into an apartment building.

Garnet “Ace” Bailey

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Garnet “Ace” Bailey, director of pro scouting for the L.A. Kings and Mark Bavis, an amateur scout, passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 175 — the second plane to hit the World Trade Center.