🔗 Share this article Aircraft Twirls Wildly into Palm Fronds at Well-Known Southern California Coast A helicopter flying near a crowded coastal coastline suddenly began spiraling uncontrollably, finally losing altitude and smashing into a line of palm trees as onlookers looked on. Recordings posted on the internet show the helicopter beginning to twirl near Huntington Beach then descending towards the edge of the coast, where it becomes wedged among palm trees and a staircase close to the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Update Local firefighters stated five people were taken to hospital including two individuals who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the incident on Saturday. Three people on the street were injured. Information on their wounds were not immediately available. The reason for the accident was not immediately released. Related Gathering Authorities said the helicopter was associated with an regular “Cars N Copters” charity gathering planned for the next day.