Volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Summary
Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet crashed near Laredo, Texas, after the pilots reported mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing. The plane broke in half, ignited a fire on the fuselage, and its tail detached from the aircraft. Five people were aboard: five passengers and two pilots; one passenger, 50‑year‑old Joshua Baer, died, while three teenage passengers and both pilots survived. Local motorists and police quickly responded to the scene, using tools and firefighting equipment to break windows and help occupants escape before the fire intensified.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Motorist | Driver | Injured |
Original reporting
Volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash