As the sad helicopter crash in New York continues to unfold, more heartbreaking information and witness statements are coming to light. The crash occurred when a tourist aircraft crashed down into the Hudson River, resulting in the death of an entire family.
Deficient in fuel:
On Thursday, a tour helicopter that was carrying a family of five from Barcelona, Spain, was sadly involved in an accident that resulted in their death. The chopper crashed into the Hudson River.
The helicopter lost control and fell into the ocean just a few feet away from Pier A Park in Hoboken, New Jersey, just 18 minutes into their sightseeing tour. Something went horribly wrong: the chopper crashed into the water.
A fresh update indicates that the pilot radioed back to base to inform them that the helicopter was already running low on fuel just minutes into the journey. This information was sent to them by the pilot.
A pilot who has not yet been identified had contacted the base to inform them that the group was returning to the helipad, according to Michael Roth, who is 71 years old and the owner of New York Helicopter, a company that offers aerial tours of the Big Apple. Roth told The Telegraph that the pilot had received the information.
Sadly, they were never ever able to make it
“In my entire life, I have never witnessed anything even remotely similar to that.”
In the video that was taken during the fatal accident, the helicopter can be seen completely submerged in the water close to the intersection of Spring Street and West Side Highway in Manhattan.
A number of witnesses have stated that the tail and rotor blades of the aircraft looked to separate in the air before to the aircraft’s descent into the river.
The helicopter was heard “splitting in two” by one of the witnesses, and the noise that was heard was characterized as “like a sonic boom.” An additional witness stated that the collision “sounded like thunder” and recalled seeing “black particles flying” through the air. A pilot who has not yet been identified had contacted the base to inform them that the group was returning to the helipad, according to Michael Roth, who is 71 years old and the owner of New York Helicopter, a company that offers aerial tours of the Big Apple. Roth told The Telegraph that the pilot had received the information.
An additional eyewitness by the name of Max gave an interview to ABC News in which he discussed the horrible collision. He described how he heard the calamity before watching it occur with his own eyes.
According to Max’s recollection, “It sounded like a sonic boom, so I looked up, and literally I saw the helicopter splitting in two, with the rotor flying off in the sky because it was going so fast, and it just went straight into the water.”
“Nothing came up afterwards it must have just sunk and that was it, and then I just waited here and like five minutes later we started seeing the police and stuff come.
That is something that I have never witnessed in my entire life.
Tragic particulars
Agustín Escobar, a Siemens executive from Barcelona, along with his wife Merce Camprubi Montal and their three young children, aged 11, 5, and 4, have been identified as the victims of the sad helicopter crash that occurred in the Hudson River.
When the accident took place, the family had just arrived in New York City to celebrate the birthday of one of their children, as reported by the Spanish newspaper El Diario. The family had just arrived in the city.
Nevertheless, the once-in-a-lifetime trip, which was supposed to be a celebration of a child’s special day, ended in a tragic accident, and all of the people who were on board lost their lives.
Both Escobar, who had been employed by Siemens for more than 27 years and rose to the position of worldwide CEO for rail infrastructure, and his wife, who held the position of global manager at Siemens, were well regarded professionals. They brought their children, who were four, five, and eleven years old, along for the vacation that was intended to be a joyous experience for the entire family. The trip included a picturesque helicopter ride that offered views of the Statue of Liberty.
Siemens has published a statement expressing their profound grief at the tragedy, which reads as follows: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustin Escobar and his family lost their lives.” All of their loved ones have our deepest condolences in this time of loss…”
Since 1977, there have been 32 fatalities
Meridian Helicopters, a firm established in Louisiana that specializes in the sale, leasing, and refurbishment of aircraft, was the owner of the Bell 206 helicopter that was involved in the accident. New York Helicopter, a company that has been providing trips for close to thirty years, was the one in charge of its operation.
This is something that I have no idea how it came to pass. As far as I am concerned, the only thing I can say is that we are in utter disbelief; my wife has not stopped crying since this afternoon. According to Michael Roth, the CEO of New York Helicopter, “We are a small company.” I am a father and a grandfather, and my family and I are absolutely heartbroken.
At least 32 persons have lost their lives as a result of helicopter accidents in the state of New York since 1977, as reported by the Associated Press. When a helicopter that was being used for business travel collided with the roof of a skyscraper in Manhattan in 2019, the pilot of the helicopter was killed. This was the most recent crash that occurred.
A catastrophe of such a severe nature. When faced with such a horrific situation, it is difficult to even begin to fathom the fear that this family must have experienced.
My thoughts and prayers are with them and with their family and friends. The painful reality of how rapidly things can change is brought home by this.
