Chopper Spirals Wildly into Palm Groves at Frequented California Beach

An aircraft soaring over a popular southern California coastline unexpectedly commenced twirling out of control, eventually descending rapidly and smashing into a row of palm fronds as onlookers watched.

Recordings posted on social media show the aircraft commencing to spiral near the shoreline then falling towards the edge of the shore, where it becomes wedged among palm trees and a set of stairs near the shoreline route.

First Aid Details

The Huntington Beach fire department stated five individuals were transported to a medical facility including two who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the crash on Saturday.

Three people on the street were hurt. Information on their wounds were still under review.

The cause of the crash was not yet disclosed.

Related Gathering

The department indicated the aircraft was linked to an yearly “Cars and Copters” fundraising event scheduled for the next day.

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