Aircraft Spirals Wildly into Palm Groves at Frequented California Beach

An aircraft soaring near a well-attended coastal shoreline unexpectedly commenced twirling uncontrollably, eventually losing altitude and plunging into a row of palm groves as onlookers observed.

Videos posted online capture the aircraft beginning to twirl over the shoreline then falling towards the edge of the beach, where it ends up lodged among palm trees and a set of stairs adjacent to the coastal road.

Emergency Response Information

Local firefighters said five individuals were taken to hospital involving two individuals who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” subsequent to the accident on that day.

Three people on the pavement were injured. Details on their injuries were not immediately available.

The cause of the crash was still under investigation.

Event Association

The department mentioned the chopper was connected to an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering planned for the next day.

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