Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help
Summary
Vehicle Fire Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude business jet operated by NetJets crashed on Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border, late Tuesday after its pilots reported mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing. 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 dog on board also suffered smoke inhalation but was expected to survive, and a firefighter entered the smoke-filled jet to extract one remaining person after the rest had escaped.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Unknown | 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