🔗 Share this article Aircraft Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Groves at Well-Known Southern California Beach A helicopter flying over a popular coastal shoreline abruptly began spiraling wildly, finally descending rapidly and smashing into a row of palm trees as spectators observed. Videos posted on the internet capture the aircraft starting to spin above the shoreline then plunging towards the edge of the shore, where it ends up lodged among palms and a set of stairs close to the coastal road. Rescue Operation Details The Huntington Beach fire department stated five people were transported to a medical facility comprising a pair who were in the helicopter and were “rescued from the debris” subsequent to the incident on that day. Three people on the road were injured. Details on their injuries were not yet released. What led to the incident was not immediately released. Planned Function The department indicated the chopper was associated with an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering scheduled for Sunday.