Chopper Spins Wildly into Palm Trees at Well-Known Southern California Coast
A helicopter flying above a popular coastal shoreline unexpectedly commenced twirling wildly, finally dropping height and plunging into a cluster of palm trees as spectators watched.
Recordings shared on the internet show the helicopter starting to spin near the shoreline then descending near the edge of the coast, where it becomes wedged between palm groves and a steps adjacent to the shoreline route.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five persons were rushed to the hospital comprising a pair who were in the chopper and were “extracted safely from the crash site” subsequent to the accident on Saturday.
Three people on the street were harmed. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.
The reason for the accident was not yet disclosed.
Planned Function
The department mentioned the chopper was linked to an annual “Cars with Copters” fundraising event planned for the next day.