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Helicopter crash kills Siemens executive and family in NYC

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Helicopter crash kills Siemens executive during NYC tour: Family photo taken before the crash

Siemens executive Agustín Escobar, his wife, and children pictured in a helicopter before the fatal Hudson River crash during a NYC tour.

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Authorities identify victims of NYC helicopter tour crash

NEW YORK — A tragic helicopter crash kills Siemens executive, his wife, and their three young children during a sightseeing tour over New York City, authorities confirmed. The crash occurred last Thursday when the family’s aircraft broke apart midair and plunged into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board. The details were reported by Fox News Digital.

The victims were identified as Agustín Escobar, CEO of Siemens Mobility, his wife Merce Camprubí Montal, and their children, ages 4, 5, and 11. The family, visiting from Barcelona, had boarded the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV operated by New York Helicopter Tours, which took off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 2:59 p.m.

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Siemens executive and family identified among victims

Camprubí Montal worked as a global commercialization manager for Siemens Energy. Escobar had worked for Siemens for over 27 years and served as vice president of the German Chamber of Commerce for Spain. According to reports, the family had just arrived in the United States earlier that day to begin a spring vacation in Manhattan.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Siemens said, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustín Escobar and his family lost their lives. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all their loved ones.”

Eyewitnesses report helicopter broke apart midair

Video captured by witnesses showed the helicopter flipping and falling into the river. Both the main and rear rotors appeared to detach midflight, splashing into the water separately from the fuselage. Debris was seen floating near the crash site shortly after impact.

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Flight tracking shows the aircraft traveled north up the Hudson River past the George Washington Bridge before turning back along the New Jersey shoreline and crashing near Hoboken. Witnesses on the shoreline described hearing an unusual sound moments before the helicopter spiraled downwards.

FAA and NTSB launch investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed they are investigating the crash. There were no adverse weather conditions, and the Army Corps of Engineers recovered the wreckage later that evening.

A preliminary report is expected within weeks, while a full investigation could take several months. Officials will examine flight logs, maintenance records, and air traffic communication as part of their inquiry.

Pilot radioed for fuel before fatal descent

Michael Roth, CEO of New York Helicopter Tours, told The Telegraph that the pilot contacted ground staff to report a need for fuel just minutes before the crash. “He said he needed fuel and was landing soon, but 20 minutes later, he hadn’t arrived,” Roth said.

In an interview with The New York Post, Roth added: “I’ve never seen anything like that in 30 years. The rotor blades weren’t on the helicopter. These are machines — and machines break.”

Global response to family’s death

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the event “an unimaginable tragedy,” expressing sympathy to the family and Siemens community. Former U.S. President Donald Trump reacted via Truth Social, writing, “The footage of the accident is horrendous. God bless the families and friends of the victims.”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the helicopter was flying in the Special Flight Rules Area, where air traffic control does not actively guide aircraft. A federal Safety Review Team has been launched.

Global debate reignites after helicopter crash kills Siemens executive

Fox News Digital reports there have been 36 helicopter crashes in New York City since 1965, with 11 resulting in fatalities. The NTSB has tracked 211 helicopter accidents nationwide over the past two years, 37 of them fatal.

The news that a helicopter crash killed a Siemens executive and his entire family has reignited debate over the safety of air tours in densely populated cities like New York. Advocates are urging regulators to reassess oversight, flight approvals, and aging aircraft standards as investigators continue to examine the circumstances of the tragedy.

This article is an update to our earlier report on the New York helicopter crash near the Holland Tunnel. For ongoing developments and more world headlines, follow Unitedpac St Lucia News.

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