A helicopter spiraled out of control and crashed near the shoreline of Huntington Beach on Saturday, leaving five people hospitalized.
Bystanders captured footage showing the helicopter at low altitude over the beach, seemingly losing control and spinning toward the ground.
The aircraft came down in a cluster of palm trees just off the road, with several broken fronds and tree damage visible at the impact zone, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Authorities report that two people aboard the helicopter were extracted from the wreckage and transported to hospitals.
In addition, three pedestrians on the street were struck or otherwise injured in the incident and were also hospitalized.
The current condition of the five victims remains unclear as medical personnel continue assessment.
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“I was literally underneath the helicopter as it crashed. My life flashed before my eyes,” the man posted.
The helicopter crashed next to the Pacific Coast Highway near the bridge… pic.twitter.com/6d58umdRJA
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 11, 2025
JUST IN: A helicopter has CRASHED in Huntington Beach, CA, narrowly missing beachgoers
Casualties unknown
Pray for those on board pic.twitter.com/pFnm5QKAOE
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 11, 2025
A lot of videos circulating of the helicopter crash in Huntington Beach on Saturday.
No word yet on casualties.
(bartlett1956 on TT) https://t.co/ke55JNurkr pic.twitter.com/V7UUTppLBV
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) October 11, 2025
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