Helicopter Twirls Wildly into Palm Fronds at Well-Known Southern California Shoreline
A chopper flying near a well-attended California shoreline abruptly commenced twirling out of control, ultimately dropping height and crashing into a row of palm fronds as beachgoers observed.
Recordings shared online depict the chopper beginning to twirl over Huntington Beach then falling near the edge of the coast, where it gets stuck between palms and a set of stairs close to the shoreline route.
First Aid Information
Local firefighters said five people were rushed to the hospital including two individuals who were in the aircraft and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the incident on Saturday.
Three persons on the street were harmed. Specifics on their condition were still under review.
What led to the incident was not immediately released.
Event Association
The department mentioned the helicopter was connected to an yearly “Cars and Copters” charity gathering planned for the next day.
