Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, according to NTSB report
Summary
A small business jet crashed on a Texas highway in June after both engines stopped working, according to a report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The crash killed one person and injured six others, including the pilots and passengers, while emergency responders and bystanders helped rescue those on board.Key Facts
- Both engines of the small business jet stopped working ("flamed out") during the plane’s final approach to Laredo International Airport.
- The jet had left San José del Cabo, Mexico, heading to Austin, Texas.
- Early in the flight, the pilots noticed unusual vibrations but continued after consulting the operator, NetsJet.
- The crew declared an emergency after receiving low fuel pressure warnings and fuel level alerts.
- Air traffic controllers said no suitable flat areas were nearby for an emergency landing except the main highway.
- The plane landed on a highway about one mile from the airport, hitting light poles and a vehicle, then stopped near an overpass.
- Five people escaped from the plane, and emergency workers rescued another person trapped inside.
- The crash killed Joshua Baer, a notable figure in Texas’ technology and startup communities.
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