With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet crashed in Laredo, Texas, after its pilots reported mechanical problems and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft broke apart on a highway, igniting a fire; volunteers used sledgehammers and shovels to break windows and help evacuate passengers. Police and firefighters responded swiftly, aiding the rescue efforts before one fatality was recorded.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash | KELOLAND.com

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