Chopper Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Popular California Beach
A helicopter hovering over a crowded southern California beach unexpectedly started spinning uncontrollably, ultimately dropping height and crashing into a row of palm fronds as spectators watched.
Footage posted online depict the helicopter commencing to spiral near the shoreline then falling towards the perimeter of the beach, where it ends up lodged among palms and a set of stairs near the shoreline route.
Emergency Response Information
Local firefighters reported five individuals were rushed to the hospital involving a pair who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” following the crash on Saturday.
Three persons on the pavement were injured. Specifics on their wounds were not immediately available.
The cause of the crash was still under investigation.
Event Association
The department indicated the aircraft was associated with an regular “Cars with Copters” fundraising event planned for the following day.