1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private Cessna Citation Latitude twin‐engine jet crashed onto Loop 20 near the Texas-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The aircraft caught fire after impact and one of the six occupants was killed. Bystanders attempted to rescue passengers and break open the cockpit. Police received a call at about 10 p.m. reporting the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames

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