Tragedy Over the Hudson: Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Spanish Family and Pilot
On April 10, 2025, a devastating helicopter crash occurred over New York City’s Hudson River, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including a prominent Spanish executive and his family.The Irish Sun+1New York Post+1
The Incident
At approximately 3:15 p.m., a Bell 206 helicopter operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed into the Hudson River near Hoboken, New Jersey. Eyewitnesses reported that the aircraft’s rotor blades appeared to detach midair, causing the helicopter to split in half before plunging into the river. New York Post+2Latest news & breaking headlines+2People.com+2
Victims
The crash claimed the lives of all six people onboard:People.com+1Wikipedia+1
- Agustín Escobar, President of Siemens SpainThe Irish Sun+2People.com+2New York Post+2
- Merce Camprubi, his wifeThe Irish Sun+1New York Post+1
- Their three children, aged 4, 5, and 11The Irish Sun+1People.com+1
- The 36-year-old pilot, whose identity has not been publicly released CBS News+2People.com+2ABC News+2
The family had just arrived from Barcelona and were taking a sightseeing tour of the city.New York Post
Response and Investigation
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, recovering all six bodies from the water. Four victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others died later at the hospital. People.com+7New York Post+7Fox News+7
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest a mechanical failure may have led to the midair breakup of the helicopter. Latest news & breaking headlines+1New York Post+1
Reactions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her condolences and confirmed that state agencies are assisting in the investigation and recovery efforts. Mayor Eric Adams also conveyed his sympathies to the victims’ families. New York Post+1Latest news & breaking headlines+1Latest news & breaking headlines
This tragic incident adds to a series of helicopter accidents in New York City, raising concerns about the safety of aerial tours over densely populated areas.Latest news & breaking headlines+1New York Post+1
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