🔗 Share this article Helicopter Spins Out of Control into Palm Fronds at Well-Known Southern California Coast A chopper hovering near a well-attended coastal coastline abruptly started spinning out of control, ultimately descending rapidly and crashing into a cluster of palm fronds as beachgoers watched. Videos shared on social media depict the helicopter commencing to spiral above the beach then falling in the direction of the perimeter of the coast, where it becomes wedged amidst palm groves and a set of stairs close to the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Information The Huntington Beach fire department said five people were taken to hospital comprising two individuals who were in the aircraft and were “rescued from the debris” after the incident on that day. Three people on the pavement were harmed. Specifics on their condition were not yet released. The cause of the crash was not immediately released. Event Association The department mentioned the aircraft was connected to an yearly “Cars N Copters” fundraising event planned for Sunday.