Tragic Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Pilot’s Final Fuel Warning
On April 10, 2025, a devastating helicopter crash occurred in the Hudson River, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including a Spanish family of five and their pilot. The incident unfolded when the helicopter, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, experienced a mid-air breakup before plunging into the river near Pier A Park in Hoboken, New Jersey.
The victims were identified as Agustin Escobar, the Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, a global manager at Siemens Energy, and their three children, aged 4, 5, and 11. The family had arrived from Barcelona earlier that day to celebrate a child's birthday.
Helicopter crashed in Hudson! The chopper broke off midair and dropped!! pic.twitter.com/KpQGmM8x25
— Avirbhaw(Avi) Rakesh (@AvirbhawRakesh) April 10, 2025
According to Michael Roth, CEO of New York Helicopter, the pilot contacted the base shortly after takeoff, reporting a need to refuel and indicating a return to the helipad. However, the helicopter failed to arrive, and approximately 20 minutes later, it was found crashed in the river.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the helicopter's main rotor blades detach mid-air before the fuselage crashed upside down into the river. One observer described hearing a loud noise, looking up to see the helicopter splitting apart, and witnessing rotor blades flying off before the crash.
BREAKING: Agustin Escobar, President and CEO of Siemens in Spain, along with his wife and their three children, were identified as the victims of the helicopter that plunged into the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday, according to the New York Post.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash's cause. Preliminary speculations suggest possible mechanical failures, such as a bird strike or rotor blade malfunction. However, no definitive conclusions have been reached, and investigations are ongoing.
This tragic event has profoundly affected the aviation community, prompting reviews of safety protocols and operational procedures. The loss of life, especially that of young children, has elicited an outpouring of grief and calls for enhanced safety measures in helicopter operations.
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