Fiery Texas plane crash leaves 1 dead, 5 rescued

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet en route to Austin crashed onto Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday night and caught fire. Six passengers were aboard; one died and five survived after being rescued by civilians and first responders. The aircraft skidded down the highway before igniting, prompting emergency crews to break open the cockpit window and evacuate occupants.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Fiery Texas plane crash leaves 1 dead, 5 rescued

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