The brother of Merce Camprubi Montal, who died in the New York City helicopter crash along with her family and the pilot, threw flowers into the Hudson River to honor the victims. Mayor Eric Adams expressed condolences, saying the city stands united with the family in grief. The victims’ family is asking for privacy as they mourn and prepare to bring their loved ones home to Spain. The doomed aircraft was a Bell 206 that broke apart over the Hudson River during a tour over Manhattan. The victims were identified as Agustín Escobar, Merce Camprubi Montal, their three children, and the pilot, Sean Johnson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, with weather not appearing to be a factor but potential hardware issues being considered. The Spanish family members and the wider community in New York have received support from various institutions, including Siemens where the couple worked. The tragic incident has left the city and the Spanish community in mourning, with efforts underway to recover debris and determine the cause of the crash.
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Relative of Hudson River helicopter crash victims shares their perspective
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