Chopper Spins Wildly into Palm Groves at Popular Southern California Coast

A helicopter hovering near a crowded coastal coastline suddenly started spinning out of control, ultimately losing altitude and smashing into a cluster of palm fronds as beachgoers watched.

Recordings posted on social media capture the chopper commencing to spiral over Huntington Beach then falling near the perimeter of the beach, where it ends up lodged amidst palm trees and a set of stairs close to the Pacific Coast highway.

Emergency Response Information

Emergency responders stated five individuals were rushed to the hospital comprising two who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the crash on Saturday.

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

The cause of the crash was still under investigation.

Planned Function

Officials mentioned the aircraft was connected to an annual “Cars N Copters” benefit occasion scheduled for the following day.

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