š Share this article Helicopter Spirals Out of Control into Palm Fronds at Frequented Southern California Beach An aircraft flying above a crowded southern California shoreline abruptly started spinning out of control, eventually dropping height and crashing into a row of palm fronds as onlookers observed. Footage posted on the internet show the aircraft starting to spin over the beach then descending in the direction of the edge of the shore, where it gets stuck amidst palms and a steps adjacent to the coastal road. Emergency Response Update Local firefighters stated five persons were taken to hospital including a pair who were in the helicopter and were āsafely pulled from the wreckageā following the accident on the weekend. Three persons on the road were hurt. Information on their condition were not immediately available. The cause of the crash was still under investigation. Event Association Officials indicated the chopper was associated with an annual āCars with Coptersā charity gathering set for the next day.