Have you guys considered that the pilot was well aware of the dangers but was under pressure from Kobe to continue to the destination. There was a scheduled game that all three of those girls were supposed to participate in and he was coaching.
I think it's dangerous to put all the blame on the pilot and insinuate he was a MENT girl. Although this could be true, it could also be true that Kobe instructed him to continue to ensure they made the game. This could explain why he stopped responding to the calls regarding him flying so low. Just a thought...🤷🏽♂️