Aircraft Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Frequented Southern California Shoreline
An aircraft hovering near a crowded southern California shoreline suddenly started spinning wildly, eventually descending rapidly and crashing into a row of palm fronds as beachgoers watched.
Videos shared on the internet capture the chopper commencing to spiral near the beach then plunging near the border of the beach, where it ends up lodged between palm groves and a staircase near the shoreline route.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were rushed to the hospital comprising a pair who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the crash on Saturday.
Three persons on the street were harmed. Information on their condition were not yet released.
What led to the incident was not immediately released.
Event Association
Authorities mentioned the aircraft was associated with an annual “Cars and Copters” fundraising event set for the following day.
