Tech CEO Killed, Several People Injured After Small Plane Crashes on Highway in Laredo
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Summary
- A NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude business jet carrying six people crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night and caught fire, killing one person.
- The plane departed from Los Cabos International Airport in Mexico at 6:19 p.m. before crashing shortly after 10 p.m.
- A vehicle on the ground was also struck by the aircraft.
- Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, 50, has been identified as the victim who was killed in the crash. His company was an Austin-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator.
- The conditions of the remaining passengers are not yet known.
- Five responding police officers were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. No other serious ground injuries were initially reported.
- Loop 20 was closed following the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning.
- Video posted to social media showed the plane on its side, smashed into a highway barrier with its tail ripped from the fuselage. NetJets confirmed the crash involved one of its planes and said it is cooperating with authorities.
- The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer has been identified as the victim who was killed in the crash. Capital Factory is an Austin-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Loop 20 was closed after the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning.
The plane, a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, departed San José del Cabo, Mexico, around 6:18 p.m. local time and was bound for Austin, Texas, before it was diverted toward Laredo, per CNN.
It is still unclear whether the deceased person was onboard the plane or on the ground.
Good Samaritans and drivers were seen on video attempting to assist the occupants inside the plane.
AP News confirms the plane was carrying 6 people when it crashed at approximately 10 p.m. near the United States and Mexico border.
According to an update from Fox News, one person has died and multiple others were injured after a small business jet crashed on Loop 20 Highway in Laredo last night.
Social media users on Reddit have reported the aircraft may be a Learjet 35A.
The type of aircraft and possible injuries have not been provided by the authorities.
The roadway has been completely closed.
Laredo Police are assisting responders after a private plane crashed near Bob Bullock Loop.
Incident reported at Bob Bullock Loop.
Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer has been identified as the victim who was killed in the crash. Capital Factory is an Austin-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Loop 20 was closed after the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning.
The plane, a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, departed San José del Cabo, Mexico, around 6:18 p.m. local time and was bound for Austin, Texas, before it was diverted toward Laredo, per CNN.
It is still unclear whether the deceased person was onboard the plane or on the ground.
Good Samaritans and drivers were seen on video attempting to assist the occupants inside the plane.
AP News confirms the plane was carrying 6 people when it crashed at approximately 10 p.m. near the United States and Mexico border.
According to an update from Fox News, one person has died and multiple others were injured after a small business jet crashed on Loop 20 Highway in Laredo last night.
Social media users on Reddit have reported the aircraft may be a Learjet 35A.
The type of aircraft and possible injuries have not been provided by the authorities.
The roadway has been completely closed.
Laredo Police are assisting responders after a private plane crashed near Bob Bullock Loop.
Incident reported at Bob Bullock Loop.
Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer has been identified as the victim who was killed in the crash. Capital Factory is an Austin-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Loop 20 was closed after the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning.
The plane, a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, departed San José del Cabo, Mexico, around 6:18 p.m. local time and was bound for Austin, Texas, before it was diverted toward Laredo, per CNN.
It is still unclear whether the deceased person was onboard the plane or on the ground.
Good Samaritans and drivers were seen on video attempting to assist the occupants inside the plane.
AP News confirms the plane was carrying 6 people when it crashed at approximately 10 p.m. near the United States and Mexico border.
According to an update from Fox News, one person has died and multiple others were injured after a small business jet crashed on Loop 20 Highway in Laredo last night.
Social media users on Reddit have reported the aircraft may be a Learjet 35A.
The type of aircraft and possible injuries have not been provided by the authorities.
The roadway has been completely closed.
Laredo Police are assisting responders after a private plane crashed near Bob Bullock Loop.
Incident reported at Bob Bullock Loop.
Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer has been identified as the victim who was killed in the crash. Capital Factory is an Austin-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Loop 20 was closed after the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning.
The plane, a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, departed San José del Cabo, Mexico, around 6:18 p.m. local time and was bound for Austin, Texas, before it was diverted toward Laredo, per CNN.
It is still unclear whether the deceased person was onboard the plane or on the ground.
Good Samaritans and drivers were seen on video attempting to assist the occupants inside the plane.
AP News confirms the plane was carrying 6 people when it crashed at approximately 10 p.m. near the United States and Mexico border.
According to an update from Fox News, one person has died and multiple others were injured after a small business jet crashed on Loop 20 Highway in Laredo last night.
Social media users on Reddit have reported the aircraft may be a Learjet 35A.
The type of aircraft and possible injuries have not been provided by the authorities.
The roadway has been completely closed.
Laredo Police are assisting responders after a private plane crashed near Bob Bullock Loop.
Incident reported at Bob Bullock Loop.
Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer has been identified as the victim who was killed in the crash. Capital Factory is an Austin-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Loop 20 was closed after the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning.
The plane, a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, departed San José del Cabo, Mexico, around 6:18 p.m. local time and was bound for Austin, Texas, before it was diverted toward Laredo, per CNN.
It is still unclear whether the deceased person was onboard the plane or on the ground.
Good Samaritans and drivers were seen on video attempting to assist the occupants inside the plane.
AP News confirms the plane was carrying 6 people when it crashed at approximately 10 p.m. near the United States and Mexico border.
According to an update from Fox News, one person has died and multiple others were injured after a small business jet crashed on Loop 20 Highway in Laredo last night.
Social media users on Reddit have reported the aircraft may be a Learjet 35A.
The type of aircraft and possible injuries have not been provided by the authorities.
The roadway has been completely closed.
Laredo Police are assisting responders after a private plane crashed near Bob Bullock Loop.
Incident reported at Bob Bullock Loop.
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@Mangosparklingwater zero regulation and places uses used parts for repair (legally)
Wtf is with all of these damn plane crashing! Praying for the families
@sxturn trumps atc firings
don’t ever go in no private plane or helicopter
@edenfarar at this point just walk
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This is crazy! There’s been so many recently.
@Mangosparklingwater zero regulation and places uses used parts for repair (legally)
Wtf is with all of these damn plane crashing! Praying for the families
@sxturn trumps atc firings
don’t ever go in no private plane or helicopter
@edenfarar at this point just walk
another plane crash bro wtf
This is crazy! There’s been so many recently.
@Mangosparklingwater zero regulation and places uses used parts for repair (legally)
Wtf is with all of these damn plane crashing! Praying for the families
@sxturn trumps atc firings
don’t ever go in no private plane or helicopter
@edenfarar at this point just walk
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This is crazy! There’s been so many recently.
@Mangosparklingwater zero regulation and places uses used parts for repair (legally)
Wtf is with all of these damn plane crashing! Praying for the families
@sxturn trumps atc firings
don’t ever go in no private plane or helicopter
@edenfarar at this point just walk
another plane crash bro wtf