A Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter crashed into the water in Newport Beach Saturday in front of dozens of witnesses lining the beach. One officer was killed, while the other was left in critical condition.
A witness at the scene detailed how several civilian boats rushed to the scene of the wreckage in an attempt to assist the officers who were trapped onboard the aircraft. Footage from the scene also showed beachgoers and officers on hand working to open the helicopter doors and rescue the pilots. Parra indicated that the helicopter was en route to a “disturbance fight call” in Newport Beach at the time of the crash.
The witness, who preferred to remain unnamed, detailed the moments leading up to the crash landing to CBS reporters.
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