Helicopter Twirls Wildly into Palm Fronds at Frequented Southern California Coast
A chopper soaring over a well-attended California coastline unexpectedly commenced twirling out of control, ultimately losing altitude and smashing into a row of palm groves as beachgoers observed.
Videos shared on social media capture the chopper starting to spin over the shoreline then falling in the direction of the edge of the coast, where it ends up lodged amidst palm trees and a staircase close to the Pacific Coast highway.
Emergency Response Details
Emergency responders reported five individuals were rushed to the hospital involving two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “extracted safely from the crash site” subsequent to the incident on Saturday.
Three persons on the pavement were injured. Specifics on their condition were not immediately available.
What led to the incident was still under investigation.
Planned Function
Authorities mentioned the chopper was linked to an annual “Cars N Copters” benefit occasion scheduled for the following day.
