Chopper Twirls Out of Control into Palm Groves at Frequented California Shoreline
A chopper flying above a popular California coastline suddenly commenced twirling out of control, finally dropping height and plunging into a row of palm fronds as spectators watched.
Footage posted on social media capture the chopper starting to spin above Huntington Beach then descending in the direction of the edge of the coast, where it gets stuck amidst palm trees and a set of stairs close to the shoreline route.
First Aid Details
Emergency responders said five individuals were rushed to the hospital comprising two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the incident on Saturday.
Three individuals on the street were harmed. Specifics on their injuries were not immediately available.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Planned Function
Authorities indicated the aircraft was associated with an yearly “Cars with Copters” charity gathering set for the next day.
