Helicopter Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Frequented Southern California Coast
A chopper flying near a well-attended coastal coastline unexpectedly started spinning uncontrollably, eventually dropping height and plunging into a cluster of palm groves as onlookers observed.
Recordings shared on the internet capture the aircraft commencing to spiral above the beach then descending towards the edge of the shore, where it gets stuck among palm trees and a steps near the Pacific Coast highway.
Emergency Response Information
The Huntington Beach fire department reported five persons were rushed to the hospital including a pair who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the crash on Saturday.
Three persons on the road were injured. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.
What led to the incident was still under investigation.
Event Association
Officials indicated the aircraft was linked to an regular “Cars and Copters” benefit occasion set for Sunday.
