Huntington Beach Helicopter Crash: Bystanders Rescue Child from Wreckage
KTLA 5October 12, 20253 min42,559 views
10 connectionsΒ·16 entities in this videoβHelicopter Crash Aftermath
- π₯ Dramatic new video shows the moments immediately following a helicopter crash in Huntington Beach on Saturday afternoon.
- π The Bell 222 model chopper reportedly lost its tail rotor before crashing between palm trees and a pedestrian bridge near the Hyatt Hotel.
- π¨ The crash site remains blocked off, with police guarding the area where the helicopter wreckage is located.
Rescue Efforts and Injuries
- π Bystanders are seen in the video attempting to free a young boy trapped underneath the wreckage.
- π€ Five people were injured in the incident: two on board the helicopter and three on the ground.
- π©Ή One injured individual, an 85-year-old Asian man, required medical attention for a head injury to stop bleeding.
Victims and Investigation
- π¨ββοΈ The pilot, identified as Eric Nixon, and a passenger were on board and are reported to be safe, receiving hospital check-ups.
- π A GoFundMe page, not yet verified by KTLA, claims the young boy suffered a collapsed lung and brain bleed.
- βοΈ The investigation into the cause of the crash has been turned over to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Event Context and Delays
- π The helicopter was part of a fundraising event called "Cars and Copters," which continued as planned on Sunday.
- π§ The government shutdown is affecting NTSB and FAA operations, making it unclear how long the wreckage will remain on scene.
- β³ Typically, NTSB investigations take about a month to complete.
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