Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed into Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, killing one passenger. The aircraft was attempting an emergency landing after reporting low fuel and a power outage. Bystanders rushed to the scene and helped rescue survivors from the burning plane.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured

Original reporting

Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

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