🔗 Share this article Helicopter Spirals Out of Control into Palm Trees at Popular Southern California Shoreline A helicopter flying above a well-attended coastal beach unexpectedly commenced twirling uncontrollably, eventually dropping height and plunging into a row of palm fronds as spectators watched. Footage shared on the internet capture the helicopter starting to spin above Huntington Beach then plunging in the direction of the edge of the shore, where it ends up lodged amidst palm trees and a set of stairs close to the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Information The Huntington Beach fire department stated five individuals were rushed to the hospital comprising two individuals who were in the chopper and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the crash on the weekend. Three people on the pavement were hurt. Information on their wounds were not immediately available. What led to the incident was not yet disclosed. Related Gathering Officials indicated the helicopter was connected to an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering scheduled for the following day.