βOn April 10, 2025, a devastating helicopter crash over the Hudson River claimed the lives of six individuals, including a Spanish family of five and the pilot. The Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, operated by New York Helicopter Tour, was on a sightseeing flight when it tragically disintegrated midair near Pier A Park in Hoboken, New Jersey.βPeople.com+3The Sun+3news+3news+2New York Post+2The Sun+2
Final Moments and Distress Call
Shortly before the crash, pilot Sean Johnson, a 36-year-old former Navy SEAL, radioed the base to report that he was returning to refuel. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud “boom” and observed the helicopter’s rotors detaching before the aircraft plunged upside down into the river. βPeople.com+2news+2New York Post+2New York Post+1news+1
Victims
The victims included AgustΓn Escobar, president of Siemens’ Spanish branch, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, an employee of Siemens Energy, and their three children, aged 4, 8, and 10. The family had just arrived in New York from Barcelona to celebrate one of their children’s birthdays. βAktuelle Nachrichten | BILD.de+3People.com+3New York Post+3news+1The Sun+1
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause of the crash. Potential factors being considered include mechanical failure or a bird strike. All six bodies and the wreckage have been recovered.βnewsPeople.com+1New York Post+1The Sun+1news+1
Global Mourning
The tragedy has elicited condolences from global leaders, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez and U.S. President Donald Trump. Siemens issued a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their employees and expressing deep sorrow over the incident. βThe Sun+1news+1People.com+1Aktuelle Nachrichten | BILD.de+1

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