Authorities confirmed that the helicopter went down shortly after takeoff, with rescue efforts proving unsuccessful as investigations into the incident begin.
Six individuals were killed in a helicopter crash into the Hudson River, including a family of five from Spain and their pilot, as confirmed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The victims reportedly include Agustín Escobar and his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, both working for Siemens, along with their three children aged four, five, and eleven. In response to the tragedy, Siemens expressed deep sorrow, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez shared condolences with the bereaved families. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, with eyewitnesses describing parts falling from the helicopter before it plunged into the river. Rescue operations were launched promptly, but efforts to save the victims were unsuccessful. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the incident, which raises further concerns as this is not the first tragic helicopter accident involving tourists in the area. Rescue boats and first responders rushed to the scene, but the unfortunate event has left the community and the families involved in mourning.
Six individuals were killed in a helicopter crash into the Hudson River, including a family of five from Spain and their pilot, as confirmed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The victims reportedly include Agustín Escobar and his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, both working for Siemens, along with their three children aged four, five, and eleven. In response to the tragedy, Siemens expressed deep sorrow, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez shared condolences with the bereaved families. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, with eyewitnesses describing parts falling from the helicopter before it plunged into the river. Rescue operations were launched promptly, but efforts to save the victims were unsuccessful. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the incident, which raises further concerns as this is not the first tragic helicopter accident involving tourists in the area. Rescue boats and first responders rushed to the scene, but the unfortunate event has left the community and the families involved in mourning.
