Aircraft Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Frequented California Shoreline
A helicopter hovering above a popular southern California beach unexpectedly commenced twirling uncontrollably, finally losing altitude and crashing into a row of palm fronds as beachgoers looked on.
Videos shared on social media capture the helicopter beginning to twirl over Huntington Beach then plunging near the edge of the shore, where it ends up lodged amidst palms and a steps adjacent to the Pacific Coast highway.
Emergency Response Update
Local firefighters said five individuals were taken to hospital involving two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” following the accident on that day.
Three persons on the road were injured. Specifics on their condition were not immediately available.
What led to the incident was not immediately released.
Event Association
Authorities indicated the helicopter was linked to an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering scheduled for the next day.
