The letter of emotional farewell of a relative of those killed in the New York plane crash

The relatives of Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí, who died with their three children last Thursday in a helicopter accident in New York, published a letter on social networks to thank “the huge condolences and support samples received in the last few hours. “

Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí had just arrived in New York on vacation and The helicopter trip was the first activity they did Of all those who had scheduled the following days that they spent in New York City.

The letter is signed by 12 members of the Montal Camprubí family and seven of the Escobar Cañadas family. They underline that “they are very difficult moments” and what “There are no words to describe what we are experiencing“Even so, they want to” maintain the memory of a happy and united family in the sweetest moment of their life. “

“They went together, leaving an indelible mark between the whole family, friends and acquaintances.”

In the same letter, relatives explained it They moved to New York “To satisfy all procedures and repatriate the bodies at home.” At the moment, the bodies have not yet been repatriated.

They also ask for “the utmost respect for intimacy (…) given the involvement of the three minors”. In the same way, “in the next few days we will send you The details of the farewell ceremony They deserve “they reported.

At the moment the exact causes of the accident are unknown

Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí They were Siemens managers And they had three children of four, five and eleven years. Agustín was the favorite son of Castilla-La Mancha and was CEO of Siemens for two years. From December he has been responsible for the railway mobility division.

For his part, Meré Camprubí has ​​also worked for the Siemens Energy branch and was grandson and great grandson of former presidents of the FC Barcelona, ​​and sister of Joan Camprubí, one of the candidates to preside over the club in October 2024.

Still The exact causes of the accident are unknownBut the authorities consider three theories: an accident with birds, drones or some mechanical failure. In the autumn of the helicopter it can be seen as before affecting the Hudson river, the device lost part of the fuselage and the blade was suspended for several seconds in the air.