Daijiworld Media Network - Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, Oct 12: Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed on Saturday afternoon at a beach parking lot in Huntington Beach, California, officials said.
Videos circulating on social media showed the helicopter flying low before suddenly ascending, rotating multiple times, and then dropping into a cluster of palm trees. The area is surrounded by restaurants, hotels, and public beach access.
The helicopter was part of the “Cars 'N Copters” event scheduled for Oct. 12, featuring helicopters and exotic cars to benefit the Huntington Beach Police and Community Foundation. The status of the injured remains unclear, and authorities have launched an investigation into the crash.