Aircraft Twirls Wildly into Palm Groves at Popular Southern California Coast
A helicopter soaring above a crowded California beach unexpectedly commenced twirling out of control, eventually losing altitude and crashing into a line of palm trees as onlookers observed.
Videos posted on social media depict the aircraft starting to spin above the beach then plunging towards the edge of the shore, where it gets stuck amidst palm trees and a steps adjacent to the coastal road.
Emergency Response Update
Emergency responders stated five individuals were rushed to the hospital involving a pair who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” following the crash on that day.
Three individuals on the street were injured. Details on their condition were still under review.
What led to the incident was not yet disclosed.
Related Gathering
The department mentioned the chopper was linked to an yearly “Cars and Copters” benefit occasion set for the following day.