A shocking scene was captured by an eyewitness on a California beach showing the crash of a helicopter. Specifically, using his mobile phone camera, he immortalized the desperate attempt by a helicopter pilot in California to avoid falling on beachgoers.
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As shown in the video, the private helicopter loses altitude and spins just before crashing at Huntington Beach, California. In the video, voices of people trying to escape can be heard.
Injuries from the helicopter crash on California beach
According to reports, two people aboard the helicopter were safely extracted from the wreckage, while three pedestrians were injured in the incident. The injured were transported to the hospital.
🚨 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
Source: CBS News
