🔗 Share this article Helicopter Spirals Out of Control into Palm Trees at Frequented California Beach A chopper soaring over a popular southern California beach suddenly commenced twirling uncontrollably, finally descending rapidly and smashing into a cluster of palm trees as spectators looked on. Videos uploaded on the internet capture the helicopter starting to spin over the shoreline then falling in the direction of the edge of the shore, where it gets stuck amidst palms and a steps near the coastal road. Emergency Response Details Emergency responders reported five persons were rushed to the hospital involving two who were in the chopper and were “extracted safely from the crash site” following the incident on Saturday. Three people on the street were harmed. Information on their condition were still under review. The cause of the crash was still under investigation. Event Association Authorities said the aircraft was associated with an yearly “Cars N Copters” benefit occasion set for the following day.