Helicopter Twirls Out of Control into Palm Groves at Popular California Shoreline

A chopper soaring over a popular coastal shoreline abruptly started spinning out of control, ultimately losing altitude and crashing into a line of palm groves as beachgoers observed.

Recordings posted online capture the chopper commencing to spiral near Huntington Beach then falling in the direction of the perimeter of the beach, where it gets stuck between palm trees and a steps close to the coastal road.

First Aid Details

Local firefighters stated five persons were taken to hospital comprising a pair who were in the aircraft and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the incident on the weekend.

Three individuals on the street were hurt. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.

The reason for the accident was still under investigation.

Planned Function

Authorities mentioned the aircraft was associated with an annual “Cars and Copters” charity gathering set for the following day.

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