Siemens Executive Killed: Five of the seven people who passed away during the Hudson River helicopter accident were Spanish nationals from a traveling family known for their corporate achievements and connections with a leading European soccer club.
A helicopter accident killed Spanish nationals Agustín Escobar together with his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal while their three children who were four, five and eleven lost their lives. The helicopter pilot became one of the casualties in the waters of the Hudson River.
Siemens sent its sympathies to the family of Agustín Escobar who lost his life along with his family members in the tragic helicopter accident.
The six individuals aboard the flight experienced a helicopter crash while they completed a New York sightseeing tour.
Mr Escobar maintained his personal ties to Puertollano in southern Spain despite the family living in Barcelona the Catalan city.
The Siemens Mobility rail infrastructure unit appointed him as its Chief Executive after his two-year position as president at the German company in Spain.
As a native of Barcelona Mrs Camprubí Montal maintained her position at Siemens. She worked as a global commercialisation manager with the company through three years until she passed away.
Her roots stem from an affluent Barcelona family that maintained textile production while being closely tied to FC Barcelona – recognized worldwide as one of the primary football teams.
Agustí Montal Galobart served as president of the football club during two decades starting from the late 1940s until early 1950s. Fans recall Agustí Montal Costa’s period as president positively because it marked the arrival of football great Johann Cruyff at the club in 1973.
Joan Camprubí Montal announced his run for FC Barcelona presidency during the past year but recently withdrew from the presidential race.
Mr Escobar together with Mrs Camprubí Montal conducted extensive professional travels.
LinkedIn posts from Mr Escobar show his travel activities in the UK and India as he expressed his enthusiasm for building effective teams that bring positive organizational outcomes.
He spent twenty-seven years at Siemens working in different Latin American and American locations.
In an El Economista publication Juan Ignacio Díaz revealed that Mr Escobar remained first and foremost a family-oriented individual. His role as a kindhearted father together with his status as an exceptional man formed the basis of his identity.
The president of Castilla-La Mancha Emiliano García-Page expressed deep sadness following the reports about the deaths. Immigrant leader Mr Escobar received recognition from his local region as one of their favorite hometown representatives.
Mrs Camprubí Montal accumulated 16 years at Siemens after spending additional time in both the United States and Latin America before transitioning to Siemens Energy in 2018.
Her LinkedIn shows she prefers working within groups through which she can use her international business experiences.
The pilot operating the New York Helicopters charter helicopter remains unidentified to the public.
The Spanish officials at ABC News confirmed that the family spent their time in New York City after traveling from Barcelona Spain.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez broadcast his reaction by declaring the news devastating through his X account. He emphasized that among those who perished were five Spaniards from one family including three children accompanied by their pilot. An unimaginable tragedy. I join everyone in sympathizing with the family members who are suffering because of this heartbreaking event.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what led to Thursday’s deadly crash in the Hudson, between Lower Manhattan and Hoboken, New Jersey.
The crash occurred at 3:17 p.m., just over 15 minutes into the flight, officials said. The helicopter reached the George Washington Bridge before turning south and crashing, officials said
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