🔗 Share this article Chopper Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Frequented California Coast A chopper soaring near a crowded coastal beach abruptly began spiraling out of control, ultimately descending rapidly and smashing into a line of palm fronds as onlookers watched. Footage posted on the internet capture the helicopter starting to spin above the beach then descending near the border of the beach, where it ends up lodged amidst palms and a steps close to the Pacific Coast highway. First Aid Details Local firefighters said five individuals were rushed to the hospital including two who were in the helicopter and were “extracted safely from the crash site” subsequent to the accident on the weekend. Three people on the pavement were hurt. Details on their wounds were not immediately available. The cause of the crash was not immediately released. Planned Function The department said the chopper was associated with an annual “Cars with Copters” benefit occasion set for Sunday.