Helicopter Spins Out of Control into Palm Groves at Well-Known Southern California Beach

A chopper hovering over a popular southern California coastline abruptly began spiraling uncontrollably, finally descending rapidly and crashing into a row of palm groves as beachgoers observed.

Recordings shared on social media depict the aircraft beginning to twirl above the shoreline then plunging towards the border of the shore, where it ends up lodged among palm trees and a set of stairs close to the coastal road.

Rescue Operation Update

The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were taken to hospital involving a pair who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the crash on the weekend.

Three persons on the road were hurt. Information on their injuries were not yet released.

The cause of the crash was still under investigation.

Planned Function

Officials mentioned the chopper was associated with an annual “Cars and Copters” benefit occasion planned for Sunday.

Julie Ball
Julie Ball

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