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 highway
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

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

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