Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills Six, Including Siemens Executive and Family

Investigators focus on catastrophic mechanical failure as recovery efforts conclude and safety concerns mount for urban airspace.

A Bell 206 sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, killing all six onboard, including Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, and their three children from Spain.
Eyewitness accounts and video evidence show the helicopter disintegrating mid-air, with the rotor and tail detaching before the crash near Hoboken, New Jersey.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched an investigation, with initial findings pointing to a catastrophic mechanical failure.
Recovery operations have retrieved the wreckage and all victims, while dive teams continue searching for key components such as the main rotor and tail structure.
The tragedy has intensified calls for stricter regulations and improved maintenance protocols for urban sightseeing flights in New York City's congested airspace.