On April 10, a sightseeing helicopter crash over New York’s Hudson River claimed the lives of six people, including Siemens Mobility executive Agustín Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubí Montal, and their three children. The family, visiting from Barcelona, had been taking a short tour of the skyline when their Bell 206 helicopter crashed near Manhattan’s Pier 40. The pilot also lost his life.
Escobar, recently appointed Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens, and his wife, a respected leader at Siemens Energy, were admired for their professional excellence and the deep love they showed their family. Their children were described as joyful and inseparable. The loss has devastated colleagues, friends, and the international community.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed the nation’s sorrow, calling it an “unimaginable tragedy.” An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, with authorities reviewing flight data and maintenance records. The memory of the Escobar-Camprubí family remains a poignant reminder of the love, leadership, and grace they embodied.
