Helicopter Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Well-Known Southern California Coast
A helicopter soaring near a crowded California shoreline suddenly began spiraling wildly, eventually descending rapidly and smashing into a row of palm trees as spectators observed.
Videos shared on the internet show the helicopter commencing to spiral over the beach then falling in the direction of the perimeter of the coast, where it gets stuck among palms and a staircase adjacent to the Pacific Coast highway.
First Aid Details
Emergency responders reported five persons were transported to a medical facility comprising a pair who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the incident on Saturday.
Three people on the street were harmed. Information on their injuries were still under review.
The reason for the accident was still under investigation.
Event Association
The department mentioned the aircraft was connected to an yearly “Cars with Copters” fundraising event planned for the following day.
