Helicopter Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Frequented California Coast
An aircraft flying over a crowded California coastline suddenly started spinning out of control, eventually dropping height and smashing into a cluster of palm trees as onlookers observed.
Footage shared on social media depict the aircraft starting to spin near Huntington Beach then descending in the direction of the perimeter of the shore, where it ends up lodged among palms and a steps close to the Pacific Coast highway.
Rescue Operation Information
Local firefighters stated five people were taken to hospital involving two individuals who were in the aircraft and were “extracted safely from the crash site” following the crash on that day.
Three persons on the road were hurt. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.
The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
Planned Function
Officials said the helicopter was associated with an yearly “Cars N Copters” fundraising event set for Sunday.
