Chopper Spins Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Popular California Coast
A chopper hovering over a crowded southern California coastline unexpectedly commenced twirling wildly, ultimately descending rapidly and smashing into a cluster of palm groves as onlookers observed.
Videos posted on social media capture the chopper commencing to spiral above the shoreline then descending towards the border of the coast, where it becomes wedged amidst palm trees and a set of stairs near the coastal road.
Emergency Response Information
Emergency responders stated five individuals were transported to a medical facility involving a pair who were in the aircraft and were “rescued from the debris” after the incident on the weekend.
Three individuals on the street were injured. Specifics on their condition were not immediately available.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Related Gathering
Officials mentioned the chopper was associated with an regular “Cars N Copters” fundraising event scheduled for the following day.
