🔗 Share this article Helicopter Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Frequented Southern California Shoreline A helicopter soaring above a crowded southern California coastline abruptly began spiraling wildly, ultimately losing altitude and plunging into a line of palm trees as beachgoers watched. Recordings posted on social media depict the chopper starting to spin over Huntington Beach then plunging towards the perimeter of the coast, where it becomes wedged between palms and a staircase close to the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Information The Huntington Beach fire department reported five people were rushed to the hospital including two individuals who were in the aircraft and were “extracted safely from the crash site” after the accident on the weekend. Three people on the pavement were hurt. Information on their condition were still under review. The reason for the accident was not immediately released. Related Gathering Authorities indicated the helicopter was connected to an yearly “Cars and Copters” charity gathering scheduled for the next day.