Family hopeful for child's recovery after helicopter crash
The family of an 8-year-old boy injured in a helicopter crash in Huntington Beach remains hopeful about his recovery, as shared on a fundraising webpage created to assist him. The boy sustained serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and a brain bleed, when the helicopter went down near a resort on Pacific Coast Highway. The fundraising effort, organized by Madeline Ashwell, has received overwhelming support, with donations exceeding $94,000. This generosity will help cover the child's medical costs and support his parents as they care for him. The helicopter's pilot, Eric Nixon, who is respected within the aviation community, was also injured in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, while Nixon's actions during the emergency have been praised by a passenger for ensuring their safe exit. The helicopter involved in the crash was built in 1980 and was legally registered until January 2027. Efforts are underway to investigate the crash and determine its cause.
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