Aircraft Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Well-Known California Shoreline
A helicopter hovering over a well-attended southern California coastline suddenly began spiraling out of control, finally losing altitude and crashing into a cluster of palm trees as spectators watched.
Videos posted on the internet depict the chopper beginning to twirl above the beach then falling in the direction of the perimeter of the coast, where it gets stuck among palm trees and a staircase near the shoreline route.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were rushed to the hospital involving two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” following the accident on Saturday.
Three individuals on the pavement were injured. Details on their condition were not yet released.
What led to the incident was still under investigation.
Event Association
Officials mentioned the helicopter was linked to an yearly “Cars with Copters” charity gathering planned for the following day.