Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom - WTOP News

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
highway
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A small business jet crashed into a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing its 50‐year‐old pilot, Joshua Baer. The aircraft was attempting an emergency landing after reporting mechanical problems.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom - WTOP News

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