🔗 Share this article Chopper Spirals Wildly into Palm Groves at Well-Known Southern California Coast A helicopter hovering near a popular California shoreline suddenly commenced twirling uncontrollably, ultimately dropping height and smashing into a line of palm trees as onlookers observed. Footage uploaded online show the helicopter commencing to spiral above the beach then falling in the direction of the perimeter of the beach, where it gets stuck between palm groves and a set of stairs near the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Update Local firefighters stated five individuals were rushed to the hospital including a pair who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the crash on that day. Three people on the street were injured. Information on their injuries were not immediately available. What led to the incident was not immediately released. Planned Function Authorities indicated the aircraft was associated with an regular “Cars and Copters” benefit occasion scheduled for Sunday.