Chopper Spins Wildly into Palm Fronds at Popular California Coast

An aircraft hovering over a well-attended southern California shoreline suddenly began spiraling out of control, eventually descending rapidly and plunging into a line of palm trees as beachgoers looked on.

Footage uploaded on the internet depict the chopper commencing to spiral over the beach then descending towards the border of the shore, where it ends up lodged amidst palm trees and a staircase close to the Pacific Coast highway.

Rescue Operation Details

Local firefighters stated five people were rushed to the hospital involving two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” following the accident on Saturday.

Three people on the pavement were harmed. Details on their condition were not immediately available.

The cause of the crash was not immediately released.

Planned Function

Authorities said the aircraft was connected to an annual “Cars and Copters” benefit occasion planned for the next day.

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