Aircraft Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Popular California Coast

A helicopter hovering above a crowded coastal beach unexpectedly began spiraling out of control, finally descending rapidly and crashing into a line of palm groves as beachgoers looked on.

Footage uploaded on social media depict the aircraft beginning to twirl above the beach then plunging towards the edge of the beach, where it becomes wedged between palm groves and a staircase near the shoreline route.

Rescue Operation Information

Local firefighters reported five individuals were taken to hospital including two who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the accident on the weekend.

Three individuals on the road were injured. Details on their injuries were still under review.

The cause of the crash was not immediately released.

Related Gathering

Officials mentioned the helicopter was linked to an regular “Cars N Copters” fundraising event scheduled for the next day.