Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom - The Republic News

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A small business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after the pilots reported mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing. The crash occurred on Tuesday, killing 50‐year‐old Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory and a prominent figure in Austin’s technology community. No other details about injuries or survivors are provided.

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 - The Republic News

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