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Textron Jet Crash: Vibration to Emergency | Laredo News
A Textron 680A business jet crashed in Laredo after a series of escalating mechanical failures, killing tech entrepreneur Joshua Baer and injuring five others. Pilots reported strange vibrations and humming, initially blamed on a cooling fan, but soon faced critical issues including low fuel pressure, heating system failure, and electrical malfunctions—all on the right side. Despite requesting an emergency landing, both engines failed as they approached the airport, forcing the plane to crash onto a highway overpass. The NTSB’s preliminary report highlights serious safety concerns, with…
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