Texas Jet Crash

Private jet crash in Texas leaves survivors and kills an Austin tech leader.

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Two pilots, 3 teenagers among survivors of Texas plane crash

Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom

Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom

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A business jet traveling from San José del Cabo, Mexico, to Austin crashed late Tuesday on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, after pilots reported mechanical problems and requested an emergency landing. The aircraft skidded along the highway and caught fire, killing one of the six passengers aboard while civilians, police and first responders rescued five passengers and crew, including two pilots and three teenagers. Authorities identified the passenger who died as Joshua Baer, the co-founder and CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory. Federal investigators are examining the wreckage and the aircraft’s final moments as Austin’s technology community mourns Baer as a major mentor, investor and “visionary force” in Texas startups.

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Joshua Baer, 50, built a reputation as an “Austinpreneur” who helped seed Austin’s technology boom through Capital Factory and his work mentoring founders and investing in startups. His public persona emphasized helping people leave traditional jobs to start companies, making his death a major loss for the region’s startup ecosystem.