Chopper Spins Out of Control into Palm Trees at Well-Known California Shoreline
A helicopter flying near a crowded California coastline abruptly commenced twirling wildly, ultimately dropping height and smashing into a line of palm groves as beachgoers looked on.
Footage shared on social media depict the helicopter starting to spin near Huntington Beach then descending towards the border of the beach, where it ends up lodged between palm groves and a set of stairs near the Pacific Coast highway.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were taken to hospital involving two who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” following the accident on Saturday.
Three persons on the pavement were injured. Specifics on their wounds were still under review.
The reason for the accident was still under investigation.
Event Association
Officials said the aircraft was linked to an yearly “Cars and Copters” charity gathering scheduled for Sunday.
