Helicopter Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Frequented California Coast

A chopper soaring near a well-attended California beach unexpectedly started spinning uncontrollably, ultimately losing altitude and plunging into a line of palm fronds as beachgoers observed.

Footage shared online capture the helicopter commencing to spiral over the beach then falling near the perimeter of the beach, where it becomes wedged among palms and a staircase adjacent to the shoreline route.

First Aid Details

Local firefighters stated five individuals were transported to a medical facility including a pair who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” following the incident on the weekend.

Three persons on the road were hurt. Information on their injuries were still under review.

What led to the incident was not immediately released.

Planned Function

Officials said the aircraft was associated with an yearly “Cars N Copters” charity gathering planned for the next day.

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