Texas Bystanders Rush to Private Jet Crash with Tools
Bystanders and first responders courageously rushed to a burning passenger plane that had crashed on a Laredo, Texas highway, attempting to free those onboard. Despite the intense flames and smoke, individuals used tools to break into the cockpit, enabling several passengers to escape. Tragically, one of the six individuals on board died, identified as Josh Baer, founder of Capital Factory. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the Cessna 680A business jet’s crash, which originated in Mexico and was en route to Austin.