Details released on who survived Texas jet crash

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
highway near the Mexican border
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude twin business jet operated by NetJets crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after pilots reported mechanical problems while requesting an emergency landing. The fiery crash killed Joshua Baer, a passenger and leader in Texas' technology and startup sectors, while both pilots and other passengers survived. The jet also struck a car, sending one motorist to a hospital in stable condition. Investigators were on scene Wednesday working to reconstruct the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Details released on who survived Texas jet crash

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