The brother of Merce Camprubi Montal, who died in a New York City helicopter crash along with four family members and the pilot, threw flowers into the Hudson River to honor the victims. Mayor Eric Adams expressed condolences, stating that the city stands united with the grieving family. The victims have been identified as a Spanish family of five, including Agustín Escobar and Merce Camprubi Montal, and the pilot Sean Johnson. The crash occurred during a tour over Manhattan to celebrate a family member’s birthday. Efforts are being made to recover the pieces of the helicopter and determine the cause of the crash. Weather does not appear to be a factor, and hardware issues are being investigated. Family members are asking for privacy as they mourn and plan to return the bodies to Spain. They have expressed gratitude for the support received from Spain, Catalonia, the U.S., New York, New Jersey, and Merce and Agustín’s employer, Siemens. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation.
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