However, the once-in-a-lifetime journey, which was intended to commemorate a child’s special day, ended tragically, with everyone on board dying.
Escobar, the worldwide CEO for rail infrastructure at Siemens for more than 27 years, and his wife, a global manager at Siemens, were both highly esteemed individuals.
The excursion, which was supposed to be a happy family outing with a picturesque helicopter flight that offered views of the Statue of Liberty, included their kids, ages 4, 5, and 11.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustin Escobar and his family lost their lives,” Siemens said in a statement expressing their profound sadness over the loss.
We send our deepest sympathies to all of their loved ones. Since 1977, 32 persons have passed away.
Meridian Helicopters, a Louisiana-based business that specializes in selling, leasing, and repairing aircraft, owned the Bell 206 helicopter that was involved in the collision.
