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

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

Summary

Aircraft Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: Joshua Baer, 50, founder of Austin-based venture capital firm Capital Factory, died when a small business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after the pilots reported mechanical problems and requested to make an emergency landing at an airport. The crash occurred on Tuesday. Baer was a prominent figure in Austin's technology startup community.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

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

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