Siemens Executive and Family Among Victims in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash

A tragic helicopter crash in New York City claimed the lives of a top Siemens Mobility executive, his wife, and their three young children, law enforcement officials confirmed Thursday.

Agustin Escobar, the Global CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, was aboard a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV tourist helicopter that plunged into the Hudson River around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. All six people on board, including an unidentified pilot, were killed.

According to authorities, four victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, as officials work to determine what caused the helicopter to break apart midair before plummeting into the water.

Escobar, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience, had only recently assumed his global role at Siemens Mobility last October. He had previously served as CEO of Siemens Spain and had led business operations across the United States, South America, Spain, and Germany.

His wife, whose name has not yet been released, had worked in Barcelona as a global commercialization manager for Siemens Energy for seven years. Their three children were described as being of middle school age or younger.

The family had just arrived in New York City from Barcelona earlier that day and had embarked on a sightseeing tour when the tragedy occurred. Photos from the New York Helicopter Tours website showed the smiling family posing together shortly before takeoff.

Juan Ignacio Diaz, a former colleague and close friend of Escobar, remembered him as a pillar of calm and strength, even in the most difficult times.

“No matter how hard things got, he always stayed calm and kept it together,” Diaz told The Post. “He had this way of making things feel OK, even when they weren’t. And he never forgot what mattered most — his family.”

Escobar’s leadership and contributions to Siemens were widely recognized. His predecessor, Miguel Ángel López, once credited Escobar’s work as vital to Siemens’ success in mobility and transport.

“He was such a great person — kind, steady, and always there when you needed him,” Diaz added.

Authorities continue to search for answers as the investigation unfolds, with the aviation community and Siemens family mourning a profound loss.