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 business jet operated by NetJets crashed on Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday after its pilots reported mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing at a nearby airport. The fiery crash killed Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, while two pilots and three teenagers survived and were released from the hospital. A firefighter entered the smoke-filled jet to extract one remaining person after the rest had escaped, and a dog on board suffered smoke inhalation but was expected to survive. The plane had departed from San José del Cabo, Mexico, and was bound for Austin, Texas.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Passenger | Fatal |
| dog on board | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help