Aircraft Spins Wildly into Palm Groves at Frequented California Coast
A helicopter flying near a well-attended coastal beach suddenly commenced twirling uncontrollably, finally descending rapidly and smashing into a cluster of palm fronds as beachgoers observed.
Recordings posted on the internet depict the chopper beginning to twirl over the shoreline then falling towards the perimeter of the shore, where it ends up lodged between palm trees and a set of stairs close to the coastal road.
First Aid Information
Emergency responders said five persons were rushed to the hospital including a pair who were in the helicopter and were “extracted safely from the crash site” subsequent to the incident on that day.
Three people on the road were injured. Details on their wounds were not yet released.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Planned Function
The department indicated the chopper was connected to an yearly “Cars with Copters” benefit occasion scheduled for the following day.