Los Angeles, Feb 8 (AFP/APP): Wreckage at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA great Kobe Bryant and eight others showed no evidence of engine failure, a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine who perished when the helicopter crashed in rugged terrain west of Los Angeles on January 26. “All significant components of the helicopter were located within the wreckage area,” according to the report. “Examination of the main and tail rotor assemblies found damage consistent with powered rotation at the time of impact. “Viewable sections of the engines showed no evidence of an uncontained or catastrophic internal failure. “The No. 2 engine first-stage compressor blades exhibited tip curl in the direction opposite of rotation, consistent with powered rotation at the time of impact.” Friday’s report was a summary of investigators’ findings so far. A final report identifying the cause of the crash is expected to take at least a year to complete. Investigators from the NTSB and other bodies are considering what role heavy fog that Sunday morning might have played. “Our investigators have already developed a substantial amount of evidence about … Continue reading No sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB