Aircraft Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Frequented Southern California Shoreline
An aircraft soaring over a well-attended California shoreline suddenly began spiraling wildly, ultimately losing altitude and plunging into a cluster of palm trees as beachgoers watched.
Videos posted online show the helicopter beginning to twirl over the shoreline then plunging in the direction of the border of the shore, where it gets stuck amidst palm trees and a staircase adjacent to the coastal road.
First Aid Update
Local firefighters said five people were rushed to the hospital involving two individuals who were in the chopper and were “extracted safely from the crash site” after the incident on the weekend.
Three individuals on the street were harmed. Information on their injuries were still under review.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Related Gathering
The department indicated the chopper was associated with an yearly “Cars with Copters” fundraising event set for the following day.
