A chopper flying above a popular coastal shoreline unexpectedly commenced twirling uncontrollably, finally descending rapidly and smashing into a line of palm fronds as spectators looked on.
Recordings posted on the internet show the chopper beginning to twirl over the beach then falling near the edge of the beach, where it ends up lodged amidst palms and a staircase near the shoreline route.
Local firefighters reported five individuals were transported to a medical facility involving two individuals who were in the chopper and were âextracted safely from the crash siteâ subsequent to the incident on the weekend.
Three persons on the pavement were injured. Details on their condition were still under review.
What led to the incident was not yet disclosed.
The department said the aircraft was connected to an yearly âCars N Coptersâ charity gathering planned for the next day.
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