Fiery private jet crash on Texas highway leads bystanders to rush to free passengers; 1 killed

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna 680A private jet crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, around 10 p.m. Tuesday night, igniting a fire that forced bystanders and first responders to break the cockpit door to rescue passengers. One of the six aboard was killed while others escaped.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Josh Baer Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Fiery private jet crash on Texas highway leads bystanders to rush to free passengers; 1 killed

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