Helicopter Spirals Wildly into Palm Fronds at Frequented California Shoreline
An aircraft hovering near a popular coastal beach unexpectedly commenced twirling uncontrollably, ultimately descending rapidly and plunging into a row of palm groves as spectators watched.
Footage shared on the internet depict the helicopter starting to spin over Huntington Beach then descending near the perimeter of the coast, where it ends up lodged between palm groves and a staircase near the coastal road.
Rescue Operation Details
Local firefighters stated five individuals were taken to hospital comprising two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” following the incident on that day.
Three persons on the street were harmed. Details on their injuries were not immediately available.
The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
Related Gathering
Officials said the chopper was connected to an annual “Cars with Copters” benefit occasion scheduled for Sunday.
