5 hospitalized after helicopter crashes in busy oceanfront area of Huntington Beach
Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed near a major event, with authorities and federal agencies investigating the cause amid ongoing road closures.
- A helicopter crash in Huntington Beach, California, left five individuals injured, requiring hospital treatment, according to emergency services.
- The incident occurred around 2pm local time when the helicopter lost control and crashed near Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street.
- Both individuals aboard were extracted safely from the wreckage, and all five injured were transported to the hospital.
- The cause of the helicopter crash is currently unclear, and authorities are investigating the incident.
251 Articles
251 Articles
Tail rotor failure likely caused Huntington Beach helicopter crash, expert says
As the investigation continues into Saturday’s helicopter crash that injured five people in Huntington Beach, a retired helicopter pilot believes the problem likely originated with the aircraft’s tail rotor. The crash occurred in front of the Waterfront Beach Resort during an annual fundraiser called “Cars ‘N Copters.” Cellphone footage from multiple angles shows the aircraft descending toward a parking lot before spiraling out of control and cr…
Helicopter pilot in Huntington Beach crash famous for daring maneuvers
The pilot whose helicopter spun out of control and crashed near a Huntington Beach pedestrian bridge on a busy Saturday afternoon has been described as an aviation influencer famous for his daring maneuvers. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, and a preliminary report will be released within 30 days, NTSB spokesman Eric Weiss said Sunday. Videos circulating online showed a potential problem with the…
Five Injured After Helicopter Crashes On South Carolina Beach
A helicopter injured five people as it crashed near a beach in South Carolina. Authorities took them all to the hospital for treatment. What happened: According to a report by KTLA, the incident occurred on Saturday in Huntington Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway. The outlet cites the California Highway Patrol, which said it received reports about the crash at around 2:09 PM. The helicopter fell out of the sky near the Cars ‘N Copters on th…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium