Chopper Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Frequented California Shoreline
A chopper flying over a popular California coastline suddenly commenced twirling uncontrollably, ultimately losing altitude and plunging into a cluster of palm fronds as beachgoers watched.
Videos shared on the internet show the aircraft starting to spin over the beach then falling towards the perimeter of the shore, where it becomes wedged between palm groves and a staircase close to the coastal road.
Emergency Response Information
Emergency responders said five people were transported to a medical facility involving two who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” following the crash on the weekend.
Three individuals on the road were injured. Details on their injuries were not immediately available.
What led to the incident was not yet disclosed.
Event Association
The department mentioned the helicopter was associated with an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering scheduled for the next day.