What should have been a memorable sightseeing tour over New York City turned into an unimaginable nightmare for a Spanish family visiting the United States. Agustín Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children—all under 12—were killed when their helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday.
The family’s heartbroken brother and uncle, Joan Camprubí Montal, flew to New York to identify their remains. At an emotional press conference, he honored their memory, saying through tears, “We will keep your smile alive every day.” The Siemens executive and his young family had been enjoying a holiday in New York when tragedy struck.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the aircraft break apart midair before crashing. Pilot Sean Johnson, a decorated military veteran, had radioed about needing fuel just minutes before the fatal incident. As authorities work to determine what went wrong, the international community mourns this devastating loss.
