Eric Nixon in his Bell 222 Helicopter flies by the landing party moments before the crash at Huntington Beach for Cars and Copters. Eric and his passenger thankfully survived, they sustained some injuries and were taken to the hospital. It was a surrel moment to watch the crash and so greatful that our friends on the ground and Eric and his passenger survived. | Zip Zap Power

What Caused This Helicopter to Spin Out of Control in California? 🚁💥 A terrifying moment unfolded in Huntington Beach, California, when a 1980 Bell 222SP helicopter suddenly lost control and spiraled toward the ground. Witnesses say it spun violently before smashing into palm trees. 🌴😨 The likely cause? A detached tail rotor, which can instantly make a helicopter uncontrollable in flight. Five people — including three pedestrians — were injured in the crash. 💥 Investigators believe a sudden