Chopper Spirals Out of Control into Palm Groves at Well-Known California Beach

A chopper flying near a popular coastal beach abruptly commenced twirling out of control, eventually dropping height and plunging into a line of palm trees as onlookers watched.

Recordings shared on social media depict the aircraft starting to spin over the shoreline then plunging near the edge of the coast, where it gets stuck between palm trees and a steps near the Pacific Coast highway.

Emergency Response Details

Emergency responders stated five persons were rushed to the hospital involving a pair who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” following the accident on that day.

Three individuals on the pavement were injured. Information on their wounds were not yet released.

What led to the incident was not immediately released.

Related Gathering

The department said the helicopter was connected to an yearly “Cars with Copters” fundraising event planned for the following day.

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