Helicopter Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Frequented California Shoreline

A helicopter flying above a well-attended California shoreline abruptly commenced twirling wildly, finally dropping height and smashing into a row of palm trees as spectators observed.

Footage uploaded online capture the aircraft beginning to twirl above the beach then plunging in the direction of the perimeter of the shore, where it ends up lodged among palms and a staircase near the shoreline route.

First Aid Details

The Huntington Beach fire department reported five people were rushed to the hospital comprising two individuals who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” following the incident on the weekend.

Three persons on the street were harmed. Specifics on their injuries were still under review.

The cause of the crash was still under investigation.

Planned Function

Authorities indicated the chopper was linked to an regular “Cars with Copters” benefit occasion scheduled for the following day.

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