🔗 Share this article Chopper Twirls Out of Control into Palm Trees at Frequented California Beach An aircraft hovering over a crowded coastal beach suddenly began spiraling uncontrollably, eventually dropping height and crashing into a cluster of palm trees as onlookers observed. Footage shared on the internet depict the helicopter starting to spin near the shoreline then falling in the direction of the perimeter of the shore, where it gets stuck between palms and a staircase adjacent to the Pacific Coast highway. Rescue Operation Details Emergency responders stated five persons were rushed to the hospital involving two individuals who were in the chopper and were “extracted safely from the crash site” subsequent to the incident on the weekend. Three individuals on the pavement were harmed. Information on their injuries were not immediately available. The reason for the accident was not yet disclosed. Event Association The department indicated the helicopter was associated with an annual “Cars N Copters” fundraising event set for the next day.