Chopper Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Popular California Coast
An aircraft hovering near a well-attended coastal coastline suddenly commenced twirling uncontrollably, eventually dropping height and crashing into a row of palm groves as onlookers watched.
Videos uploaded on the internet capture the aircraft commencing to spiral over the beach then falling in the direction of the border of the shore, where it becomes wedged among palm groves and a set of stairs near the shoreline route.
First Aid Update
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five persons were taken to hospital including two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “extracted safely from the crash site” subsequent to the crash on that day.
Three individuals on the road were harmed. Specifics on their condition were not yet released.
What led to the incident was still under investigation.
Event Association
Officials mentioned the aircraft was linked to an regular “Cars and Copters” fundraising event set for the next day.