While the National Transportation Safety Board launched its investigation into the crash, the wreckage of a mangled helicopter that plummeted perilously close to an oceanfront Huntington Beach hotel was removed from the site Monday.

The crash occurred about 2:10 p.m. Saturday next to the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, between Twin Dolphins Drive and Beach Boulevard, as helicopters were landing at the beach ahead of Sunday’s Cars and Copters on the Coast, an exotic car and helicopter showcase.

The helicopter was associated with the event, Huntington Beach Police Department spokesman Corbin Carson said.

According to media reports, an aviation influencer known for his death-defying stunts has been identified as the owner, pilot and one of five

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