Five families have been killed after arriving in New York City from Barcelona Thursday after helicopter ride crashed on the Hudson River. family, Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children – ages 4, 5 and 11– Was it Celebrating one of your kids' birthdays in New York City I just arrived from Barcelona, Spain. Escober is the global CEO of rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, and his wife was the global commercialization manager at Siemens Energyaccording to her LinkedIn profile. Her grandfather, Agusti Montal Costa, was former president of FC Barcelona Soccer Club.
The pilot, who remains unidentified, was also killed. Radio to the base After takeoff, they warn that they had exhausted their fuel moment.
Video of crash posted on Social Media Shows the chopper the moment you're pushed into the Hudson Riverwitnesses It reminded me of hearing the “boom impact” of helicopter rotors when they were individually spun into the river.
All passengers on board died when this helicopter broke small and fell from the sky. Victims include families with families whose children take a tour of Manhattan. What a shame. Hold the baby. Nothing is promised. pic.twitter.com/gpussv0gpq
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crash It happened Just 16 minutes after leaving the Wall Street helipad, around 3:15pm, we were near Pier 40 on West Houston Street and West Street. Family photos posted on the New York Helicopter Tour website prior to crash.
“It's devastation,” Michael Ross, CEO of New York's helicopter tour, told the New York Post. “I am my father and grandfather and I am devastated to have a child there. absolutely It was devastated.
“The only thing I know about watching a video of a helicopter falling under The main rotor blades were not on the helicopter.” I continued.
“And I haven't seen anything like that in 30 years. In business, In the helicopter business. The only thing I can guess – I had no clue – That too Bird strike or main rotor blade failed. There are no clues. I don't know.
“This is horrifying,” Ross added. “But you need to remember something. These are machines and they break.”
President Donald Trump also called the incident “bad” and tackled the crash.
“A terrible crash,” he wrote The true society. “The video of the accident is horrifying. God is blessing the family and friends of the victim,” he added in part.
clock: A deadly New York helicopter crashes into the Hudson River, new details of the tourism company involved
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Prayer for all affected by the Escobar family and the crash of the Hudson helicopter
Heavenly Father,
Grief over the loss of the Escobar family and their pilots, we bring a fierce heart to you. Lord, you are near the broken one, and we now ask you to surround the loved one left behind in thy comfort and peace. Get closer to their anguish and remind them that even in the darkest moments you are still there.
We lift up family and friends who are mourning this devastating tragedy. It will envelop them in your love, relieve the pain and bring healing in time. Lord, we also pray for wisdom and clarity for those investigating the accident. Truth is revealed and justice and security may be supported.
We don't know why such a heartbreaking event occurs, but we trust your goodness and ask you that you bring beauty even from ashes. May their memories be blessings and their lives inspire us to cherish each moment with those we love.
in Jesus'The name we pray for,
Amen.
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It was originally published on April 11, 2025.
