Chopper Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Frequented Southern California Coast
A helicopter soaring over a popular coastal beach unexpectedly commenced twirling wildly, ultimately dropping height and smashing into a row of palm groves as beachgoers observed.
Footage posted on social media depict the aircraft commencing to spiral above the beach then plunging near the border of the shore, where it gets stuck between palm trees and a set of stairs close to the coastal road.
First Aid Information
Local firefighters reported five people were rushed to the hospital involving two who were in the aircraft and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the accident on that day.
Three persons on the pavement were hurt. Details on their wounds were not yet released.
What led to the incident was not immediately released.
Planned Function
Authorities indicated the helicopter was linked to an annual “Cars and Copters” charity gathering set for the next day.
