Siemens Executive Agustín Escobar and Family Tragically Die in New York City Helicopter Crash Over Hudson River
In a devastating helicopter crash in New York City, Agustín Escobar, a top Siemens executive, lost his life along with his entire family. The fatal helicopter accident occurred over the Hudson River and has shaken the global business and aviation communities.
Agustín Escobar, the CEO of Train Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility Spain, was aboard the helicopter with his wife, Mercé Camprubí Montal, and their three young children when the aircraft went down. The children have been identified as Augustín Jr. (10), Mercé (8), and Victor (4). Heartbreakingly, young Mercé would have celebrated her 9th birthday just days after the tragic incident.
According to a report from The New York Times, the helicopter crash occurred during a private tour flight, raising serious concerns about helicopter safety regulations in urban environments. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the crash site in the Hudson River, but there were no survivors.
This tragic helicopter crash in NYC involving a high-ranking Siemens executive and his family has drawn widespread attention, sparking renewed conversations around aviation safety, especially for private helicopter tours over densely populated areas.
Siemens has not yet issued a detailed public statement, but tributes are pouring in from colleagues and officials across Europe and the United States.
Agustín Escobar was recognized as a leading figure in transportation infrastructure, having contributed to numerous high-speed rail and urban mobility projects across Europe.