🔗 Share this article Chopper Twirls Out of Control into Palm Groves at Well-Known California Beach An aircraft soaring above a crowded California shoreline unexpectedly began spiraling uncontrollably, finally dropping height and plunging into a row of palm groves as beachgoers watched. Recordings uploaded online show the chopper commencing to spiral above Huntington Beach then plunging near the edge of the beach, where it becomes wedged between palms and a staircase adjacent to the coastal road. First Aid Update Emergency responders said five people were transported to a medical facility including two who were in the chopper and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the accident on Saturday. Three people on the street were injured. Details on their condition were not yet released. The cause of the crash was not yet disclosed. Event Association Authorities said the helicopter was associated with an annual “Cars with Copters” charity gathering set for the following day.