Chopper Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Well-Known California Shoreline
A chopper hovering near a well-attended California coastline abruptly began spiraling out of control, eventually losing altitude and smashing into a row of palm fronds as beachgoers observed.
Recordings posted online show the helicopter starting to spin near the shoreline then plunging in the direction of the perimeter of the beach, where it gets stuck between palms and a set of stairs close to the coastal road.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department said five individuals were taken to hospital comprising a pair who were in the aircraft and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the accident on Saturday.
Three persons on the street were injured. Specifics on their condition were still under review.
The reason for the accident was still under investigation.
Related Gathering
Officials mentioned the chopper was linked to an yearly “Cars N Copters” charity gathering set for the following day.
