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A private jet operated by NetJets crashed onto a highway near Laredo, Texas, killing tech entrepreneur Joshua Baer and injuring five others.
Laredo, Texas
Who
Joshua Baer, NetJets, two pilots, three teenage passengers, Laredo Mayor Victor Trevino, Jeff Guzzetti, Mary Schiavo, Federal investigators, NTSB
What
A private jet operated by NetJets crashed onto a highway near Laredo, Texas, killing tech entrepreneur Joshua Baer and injuring five others.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT · 1d 17h ago
Where
Laredo, Texas ·
Why
The crew reportedly declared a fuel emergency and may have been attempting to glide to the airport after losing power from both engines.
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How this affects you
The crash resulted in one fatality and five injuries, marking the first fatal accident involving NetJets and the fractional private-jet ownership model it pioneered. The cause remains under investigation by federal authorities.
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