🔗 Share this article Helicopter Spins Wildly into Palm Fronds at Well-Known Southern California Coast An aircraft flying near a popular California beach suddenly began spiraling wildly, ultimately losing altitude and crashing into a row of palm groves as beachgoers looked on. Recordings shared on social media show the chopper commencing to spiral over the beach then descending in the direction of the edge of the coast, where it becomes wedged amidst palm trees and a set of stairs adjacent to the coastal road. First Aid Update Local firefighters said five people were taken to hospital including two who were in the aircraft and were “extracted safely from the crash site” following the crash on that day. Three persons on the road were harmed. Specifics on their wounds were still under review. The reason for the accident was not immediately released. Related Gathering The department mentioned the helicopter was linked to an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering set for the next day.