Helicopter Crash at Huntington Beach Injures Five: Dramatic Rescue from Palm Trees Near California Coast

Oct 12, 2025 05:12 pm CST

A helicopter crashed into palm trees near California's Huntington Beach on Saturday, injuring five people. The aircraft, associated with a charity event, experienced what appeared to be rotor failure before becoming entangled in trees along Pacific Coast Highway. Emergency responders extracted victims from both the helicopter and ground as investigations into the cause continue.