Chopper Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Well-Known California Shoreline

An aircraft soaring near a popular coastal beach abruptly started spinning uncontrollably, finally dropping height and smashing into a line of palm trees as onlookers looked on.

Recordings posted online show the helicopter starting to spin over Huntington Beach then descending towards the perimeter of the shore, where it becomes wedged between palm trees and a steps close to the Pacific Coast highway.

First Aid Details

Local firefighters reported five persons were taken to hospital involving two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” after the accident on Saturday.

Three individuals on the street were hurt. Details on their injuries were not yet released.

The reason for the accident was still under investigation.

Planned Function

Officials mentioned the chopper was linked to an regular “Cars and Copters” fundraising event scheduled for the next day.

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