Helicopter Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Well-Known California Coast
A chopper soaring above a well-attended California shoreline suddenly began spiraling wildly, ultimately dropping height and smashing into a cluster of palm groves as spectators watched.
Videos uploaded online capture the helicopter starting to spin above the shoreline then descending towards the edge of the beach, where it gets stuck amidst palm groves and a steps near the Pacific Coast highway.
Emergency Response Information
The Huntington Beach fire department said five persons were rushed to the hospital involving a pair who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” following the incident on Saturday.
Three persons on the street were hurt. Information on their condition were not yet released.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Planned Function
Officials said the helicopter was linked to an annual “Cars and Copters” fundraising event set for Sunday.