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

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20 highway
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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, killing one passenger. The aircraft was attempting an emergency landing after reporting low fuel and a power outage. Bystanders rushed to the scene, helping rescue survivors from the burning wreckage.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Unnamed Motorist Driver Hospitalized
Unnamed first responder Unknown Injured

Original reporting

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

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