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 twin business jet operated by NetJets crashed on a Texas highway in Laredo near the Mexican border late Tuesday after its pilots reported mechanical problems while requesting 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 bystanders rushed from their cars to help rescue passengers and crew from the burning aircraft. A dog on board that suffered smoke inhalation was also expected to survive.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Unknown | Fatal |
| dog on board | Unknown | Injured |