Chopper Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Well-Known Southern California Coast
A helicopter soaring over a crowded southern California shoreline abruptly commenced twirling out of control, finally dropping height and plunging into a row of palm trees as onlookers observed.
Recordings uploaded online capture the helicopter beginning to twirl near the shoreline then descending near the edge of the beach, where it ends up lodged amidst palm groves and a staircase adjacent to the Pacific Coast highway.
First Aid Details
Emergency responders stated five individuals were rushed to the hospital including a pair who were in the aircraft and were “rescued from the debris” following the crash on Saturday.
Three people on the pavement were hurt. Specifics on their injuries were not yet released.
What led to the incident was not yet disclosed.
Event Association
The department mentioned the helicopter was associated with an yearly “Cars and Copters” charity gathering planned for Sunday.
