Aircraft Spins Out of Control into Palm Groves at Popular Southern California Beach
An aircraft flying near a crowded southern California coastline unexpectedly commenced twirling out of control, eventually dropping height and plunging into a cluster of palm trees as spectators watched.
Videos shared on the internet show the helicopter commencing to spiral near the shoreline then falling towards the perimeter of the coast, where it ends up lodged among palm groves and a staircase close to the Pacific Coast highway.
First Aid Details
Emergency responders said five individuals were transported to a medical facility involving two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the accident on the weekend.
Three people on the street were injured. Specifics on their wounds were still under review.
The reason for the accident was not immediately released.
Planned Function
The department said the aircraft was associated with an annual “Cars and Copters” charity gathering scheduled for the following day.
