Chopper Spins Out of Control into Palm Trees at Popular Southern California Beach

A helicopter soaring above a popular southern California beach suddenly began spiraling wildly, ultimately dropping height and plunging into a cluster of palm groves as beachgoers looked on.

Recordings posted online capture the helicopter commencing to spiral over the shoreline then plunging in the direction of the edge of the coast, where it ends up lodged amidst palms and a steps close to the coastal road.

First Aid Update

The Huntington Beach fire department said five persons were rushed to the hospital including two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the incident on that day.

Three individuals on the road were harmed. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.

What led to the incident was still under investigation.

Related Gathering

Officials said the helicopter was linked to an regular “Cars with Copters” charity gathering set for the next day.

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