Chopper Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Well-Known Southern California Shoreline

A helicopter soaring near a well-attended southern California shoreline unexpectedly started spinning out of control, eventually losing altitude and smashing into a row of palm fronds as beachgoers watched.

Recordings shared online capture the chopper commencing to spiral above the shoreline then falling near the perimeter of the coast, where it becomes wedged amidst palm groves and a staircase adjacent to the shoreline route.

First Aid Details

Local firefighters reported five people were transported to a medical facility involving a pair who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” after the crash on Saturday.

Three individuals on the road were hurt. Information on their wounds were not yet released.

What led to the incident was not yet disclosed.

Related Gathering

Authorities said the aircraft was linked to an regular “Cars with Copters” benefit occasion planned for the following day.