Helicopter Twirls Out of Control into Palm Groves at Well-Known California Shoreline
An aircraft flying near a crowded California coastline suddenly commenced twirling out of control, finally dropping height and plunging into a line of palm trees as spectators observed.
Recordings uploaded online show the chopper commencing to spiral near Huntington Beach then falling in the direction of the border of the coast, where it ends up lodged between palms and a set of stairs close to the coastal road.
Rescue Operation Details
Emergency responders reported five persons were rushed to the hospital comprising two who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the accident on the weekend.
Three individuals on the street were injured. Information on their wounds were still under review.
The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
Planned Function
Officials indicated the helicopter was linked to an regular “Cars with Copters” charity gathering set for the following day.
