Chopper Spirals Out of Control into Palm Groves at Well-Known Southern California Beach
A chopper flying over a crowded California coastline abruptly began spiraling wildly, finally descending rapidly and smashing into a row of palm trees as onlookers observed.
Recordings shared online depict the helicopter beginning to twirl above the shoreline then falling towards the perimeter of the shore, where it becomes wedged among palm trees and a set of stairs near the Pacific Coast highway.
Emergency Response Information
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were rushed to the hospital including two who were in the aircraft and were āsafely pulled from the wreckageā after the accident on that day.
Three individuals on the pavement were harmed. Details on their condition were not immediately available.
The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
Related Gathering
The department indicated the aircraft was associated with an regular āCars N Coptersā benefit occasion scheduled for the next day.
