Bryant's helicopter was built in 1991, according to California records. Though the layout of Bryant's chopper is unclear, Sikorsky says its S76-D model can carry two pilots and eight passengers. The state of Illinois previously used Bryant's helicopter for "VIP transport" from 2007 to 2015, when then-Gov. A call and email to Phillip DiFiore, who California records list as Island Express' "agent for service of process," were not returned. Island Express' address is linked to another company, Rotorcraft Support Inc., which lists DiFiore as its president and director of maintenance.

Source: CNN January 27, 2020 19:18 UTC