Agustín Escobar, the President and CEO of Siemens Spain, died in a tragic helicopter crash on Thursday. The accident also killed his wife and their three children. The helicopter went down over the Hudson River. The New York Post confirmed the heartbreaking news. So far, authorities have not released the pilot’s identity.

Crash Claims Six Lives

Emergency responders rushed to the scene but confirmed that four people died on impact. They transported two others to the hospital, where both later died. All three children were of middle school age or younger. A photo that appeared online shows the smiling family in front of the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV helicopter shortly before the crash.

Escobar Led Siemens with Global Vision

Escobar served as President and CEO of Siemens Spain. He also held the role of CEO of Siemens Mobility Southwest Europe, a position he took on in December 2022. He earned his industrial engineering degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid.

Over 25 years, he built a strong global career in energy and transportation. He led teams across Spain, Latin America, and the United States, earning respect for his leadership and strategic insight.

Rose Through Siemens Leadership

Escobar steadily rose through the ranks at Siemens. Between 1998 and 2010, he held various energy-related roles in Spain. He then moved to North America, where he worked as Corporate Director of Strategy and International Business Development.

Later, from 2012 to 2014, he led the Infrastructure & Cities Sector. From 2014 to 2018, he served as CEO of both the Energy Management Division and the Infrastructure & Cities Sector in Latin America.

A Loss Felt Across the Industry

Escobar’s sudden death has shocked Siemens employees and industry peers worldwide. His long-standing dedication, global experience, and calm leadership had made him a respected figure in international business.

Escobar and his family had recently traveled from Barcelona to New York for a vacation. However, shortly after their helicopter took off, it crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan’s Pier 40. All five family members, along with the pilot, were confirmed dead. Authorities have not yet released the names of Escobar’s wife and children.