Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Laredo, where bystanders rushed to help
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On June 16, 2026, a business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one passenger, Joshua Baer, a prominent figure in the tech industry. The pilots reported mechanical issues and requested an emergency landing shortly before the crash. Bystanders rushed to assist, with some attempting to rescue passengers from the burning aircraft. Two pilots and three teenagers survived and were released from the hospital. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are examining the wreckage for clues, with initial reports indicating low fuel and power loss as potential causes. The jet was operated by NetJets, which has no prior fatal accidents.
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