ð Share this article Aircraft Twirls Uncontrollably into Palm Trees at Well-Known California Coast A helicopter hovering over a well-attended coastal beach abruptly started spinning out of control, finally losing altitude and smashing into a cluster of palm trees as spectators looked on. Footage shared on social media show the chopper commencing to spiral above Huntington Beach then descending towards the border of the coast, where it gets stuck between palm groves and a set of stairs adjacent to the shoreline route. Rescue Operation Information Emergency responders reported five persons were taken to hospital including two who were in the aircraft and were âsafely pulled from the wreckageâ after the incident on the weekend. Three individuals on the road were hurt. Specifics on their wounds were still under review. The reason for the accident was not yet disclosed. Related Gathering Authorities said the helicopter was associated with an regular âCars with Coptersâ charity gathering planned for Sunday.