Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help
Summary
Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet crashed into the Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, after its pilots reported low fuel and a power outage while attempting an emergency landing. The aircraft burned on impact, killing one passenger, Joshua Baer, while two pilots and three teenagers survived and were later released from hospital. Bystanders rushed to help rescue survivors and firefighters entered the jet to extract a remaining occupant. Investigators are examining wreckage to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
| Unnamed Motorist | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed police officer | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help