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

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20 near the Texas-Mexico border
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private plane carrying six people crashed onto Loop 20 near the Texas-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday night and burst into flames. One passenger, Joshua Baer, co-founder and CEO of Capital Factory, was killed. The aircraft was part of the NetJets fleet, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, and was headed to Austin, Texas. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal
NetJets At-fault party

Original reporting

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

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