Helicopter Spirals Wildly into Palm Trees at Frequented Southern California Shoreline
An aircraft soaring over a crowded California coastline unexpectedly commenced twirling uncontrollably, eventually losing altitude and plunging into a line of palm trees as spectators looked on.
Footage posted on social media depict the chopper starting to spin near the beach then descending in the direction of the perimeter of the shore, where it gets stuck among palm trees and a steps near the shoreline route.
Emergency Response Details
Local firefighters stated five individuals were rushed to the hospital involving two who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the accident on that day.
Three persons on the street were hurt. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.
The cause of the crash was not immediately released.
Event Association
The department indicated the helicopter was connected to an yearly “Cars with Copters” charity gathering scheduled for the next day.
