Six Dead in Hudson River Helicopter Crash, Including Spanish Family and Pilot

A tragic helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River claimed the lives of six individuals, including Agustín Escobar, a Siemens executive, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three young children. The Bell 206 helicopter, operated by New York Helicopters, broke apart midair shortly after takeoff on April 10, resulting in the aircraft plummeting into the water. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the helicopter's rotor blades detach before it crashed, with experts indicating that mechanical failure or excessive maneuvering might be to blame. While two members of the family were initially alive when pulled from the icy water, they later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and tributes have poured in for the family, who were on vacation celebrating a birthday. The crash has raised significant concerns about helicopter safety in tourist operations.