Helicopter Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Frequented Southern California Shoreline
An aircraft soaring above a crowded coastal shoreline suddenly began spiraling wildly, ultimately dropping height and crashing into a line of palm fronds as spectators observed.
Videos shared on the internet depict the helicopter beginning to twirl above the shoreline then descending in the direction of the border of the beach, where it ends up lodged among palm groves and a set of stairs near the Pacific Coast highway.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were taken to hospital involving two who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the accident on Saturday.
Three persons on the street were injured. Specifics on their injuries were still under review.
What led to the incident was still under investigation.
Related Gathering
Authorities indicated the aircraft was connected to an regular “Cars and Copters” benefit occasion set for Sunday.