Five Injured As Helicopter Crashes Near California’s Huntington Beach; Bystanders Among Those Hurt | World News

Five people were injured when a helicopter crashed near Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Avenue, where the helicopter carrying two passengers suddenly crashed. While both people on board were rescued safely, three people on the ground were injured. Emergency teams quickly responded to the scene and 5 people were taken to a nearby hospital.

“A helicopter malfunction accident was reported at 21577 Pacific Coast Hwy in Huntington Beach, California. The helicopter crashed and got stuck between palm trees. 5 people were injured and 2 people were taken out of the helicopter and taken to the hospital.” pic.twitter.com/3TzuWzqeYC — Nagi N. Najjar (@NagiNajjar) 12 October 2025