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, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: Joshua Baer, 50, died when a small business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after the pilots reported mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing at an airport. Three young people aboard the aircraft survived the crash; it was not known whether they were family members. The incident occurred on a Tuesday and prompted statements from Texas political figures including U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.

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

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