Plane & Pilot Survey: Is ATC To Blame In Kobe Crash?

The company that operated the flight of the Sikorsky S76B that crashed in late January killing basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and seven others is suing air traffic controllers. The suit alleges that controllers' handling of the flight, specifically turning down the pilot's request for flight following, caused increased stress and workload, which resulted in the crash. What are your thoughts on the subject?