Helicopter Crashed Near a California Beach (2 photos + 5 videos)
Today, 05:37
The moment a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach was captured on video. While flying along the beach, the helicopter lost control and soon crashed into palm trees. The pilot and several others were taken to the hospital. 
The helicopter crashed into palm trees at the Cars and Copters festival near Huntington Beach, one of California's busiest spots.
There were many people on the ground at the time. Eyewitnesses claim a bird strike on the tail rotor may have been the cause.
Five people were injured. They were taken to a local hospital with various injuries.
