Overview

• Hundreds gathered at Sant Vicenç de Sarrià church in Barcelona to pay tribute to Agustín Escobar, Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three children, who died in the April 11 crash.
• The family was in New York City celebrating their middle child's ninth birthday when the sightseeing helicopter broke apart midair and crashed into the Hudson River.
• The service featured tributes from family members, with Catalonia’s regional leader Salvador Illa and Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni among the attendees.
• The crash also claimed the life of the pilot, Navy veteran Sean Johnson, 36, and investigations into the cause are ongoing, with a preliminary NTSB report expected within 30 days.
• The tragedy has reignited debates over urban helicopter tour safety, with the FAA suspending the operator's license pending further findings.