ð Share this article Helicopter Spirals Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Well-Known California Beach A helicopter flying near a popular coastal shoreline abruptly commenced twirling out of control, ultimately descending rapidly and crashing into a row of palm trees as spectators observed. Videos uploaded on social media depict the aircraft beginning to twirl near the beach then plunging near the perimeter of the shore, where it ends up lodged among palm groves and a staircase adjacent to the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Details The Huntington Beach fire department said five people were taken to hospital including two who were in the helicopter and were ârescued from the debrisâ following the incident on that day. Three people on the road were harmed. Information on their injuries were not yet released. The reason for the accident was not immediately released. Related Gathering The department indicated the chopper was associated with an yearly âCars N Coptersâ charity gathering set for the following day.