Aircraft Spins Out of Control into Palm Groves at Frequented California Shoreline
An aircraft soaring over a popular coastal coastline suddenly commenced twirling out of control, finally dropping height and plunging into a cluster of palm fronds as spectators watched.
Footage uploaded on social media show the aircraft commencing to spiral above Huntington Beach then descending in the direction of the edge of the shore, where it becomes wedged among palm groves and a steps adjacent to the Pacific Coast highway.
First Aid Details
The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were taken to hospital comprising two who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” following the incident on that day.
Three persons on the street were hurt. Information on their wounds were not yet released.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Related Gathering
Authorities indicated the helicopter was linked to an regular “Cars and Copters” charity gathering scheduled for Sunday.