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Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, Texas

Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, was killed when a Cessna 680A business jet operated by NetJets crashed on Loop 20 near Laredo, Texas. The aircraft, arriving from San José del Cabo, Mexico, lost both engines during approach. NTSB investigation reported an unusual vibration before the dual engine failure. Baer's dog also died. Motorists on the highway assisted survivors.

Occurred 2026-06-16 · Capital Factory · Investigated by NTSB

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  1. KUT News · https://www.kut.org/transportation/2026-07-10/ntsb-joshua-baer-plane-crash-report-laredo-tx-texas-austin-tech
  2. Texas Tribune · https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/17/laredo-plane-crash-josh-baer-capital-factory/

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What happened in Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, Texas?
Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, was killed when a Cessna 680A business jet operated by NetJets crashed on Loop 20 near Laredo, Texas. The aircraft, arriving from San José del Cabo, Mexico, lost both engines during approach. NTSB investigation reported an unusual vibration before the dual engine failure. Baer's dog also died. Motorists on the highway assisted survivors.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 16, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, Texas?
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Has anyone responded to Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, Texas?
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What is the current status of Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, Texas?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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