🔗 Share this article Chopper Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Fronds at Well-Known California Coast A chopper hovering above a well-attended southern California beach abruptly commenced twirling out of control, eventually losing altitude and smashing into a row of palm trees as spectators watched. Videos shared on social media depict the aircraft commencing to spiral over Huntington Beach then descending near the perimeter of the coast, where it ends up lodged amidst palm trees and a set of stairs close to the coastal road. First Aid Details The Huntington Beach fire department reported five persons were transported to a medical facility including a pair who were in the aircraft and were “extracted safely from the crash site” following the incident on that day. Three individuals on the street were hurt. Specifics on their condition were not yet released. The cause of the crash was still under investigation. Event Association Authorities indicated the helicopter was linked to an yearly “Cars N Copters” fundraising event planned for the next day.