Chopper Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Popular California Beach

An aircraft flying over a crowded coastal shoreline unexpectedly began spiraling out of control, ultimately descending rapidly and crashing into a line of palm fronds as spectators observed.

Recordings shared online show the aircraft beginning to twirl over the shoreline then falling in the direction of the edge of the coast, where it ends up lodged among palm groves and a set of stairs adjacent to the shoreline route.

Emergency Response Details

Emergency responders said five individuals were taken to hospital comprising two individuals who were in the aircraft and were “extracted safely from the crash site” following the incident on the weekend.

Three people on the road were injured. Specifics on their injuries were not yet released.

The reason for the accident was still under investigation.

Event Association

The department said the helicopter was connected to an annual “Cars with Copters” benefit occasion set for the following day.

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