Drivers stopped to help survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed Joshua Baer - KIRO 7 News Seattle

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
highway in Laredo
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A NetJets business jet crashed on a dark highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday night after pilots reported mechanical problems while requesting an emergency landing. The plane, broken in half with its fuselage resting on its side, caught fire as motorists and police rushed to help passengers escape the smoke-filled cabin. Joshua Baer, a leader in Texas' technology and startup sectors, was killed, while three teenage passengers, two pilots, and a person in a truck struck by the plane survived.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal
NetJets At-fault party

Original reporting

Drivers stopped to help survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed Joshua Baer - KIRO 7 News Seattle

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