One killed as plane bursts into flames after Texas highway crash
Texas, June 18
One person was killed, and five others were injured after a small business jet crashed onto a busy highway in Texas and burst into flames.
The crash occurred around 10 pm (local time) on Tuesday on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, when a Cessna 680A business jet operated by NetJets went down and struck a vehicle before coming to rest against a highway barrier.
According to Fox News, the aircraft was carrying six people when it crashed. Dramatic bystander videos circulating on social media showed the plane engulfed in flames as first responders rushed to the scene to rescue survivors amid heavy smoke and intense fire.
Fox News reported that emergency crews managed to rescue five people from the aircraft, while one person died in the crash.
The jet was travelling from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, to Austin, Texas, according to information cited by CBS.
Videos shared online captured firefighters and police officers working urgently to pull victims from the burning wreckage as flames spread around the aircraft.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash, while the FAA will assist in the probe.
Further details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who flies frequently between major Indian cities, this is deeply concerning. NetJets is supposed to be a premium operator. Makes you wonder about maintenance protocols and pilot training standards everywhere. Prayers for the deceased and injured! 🇮🇳
Horrific visuals from the scene - that plane was completely engulfed! 😰 It's amazing that 5 people survived. The structural integrity of modern aircraft is remarkable. However, I do question why the flight was coming from Mexico to Texas during a busy evening hour. Aviation authorities need to thoroughly investigate this. Thoughts with all involved.
This is just heartbreaking. I live near a busy highway in Delhi and always worry about such accidents. The fact that a fireball erupted on a road where ordinary people were driving is terrifying. My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Hope the injured recover soon. 🙏
While I feel for the victims, I have to say - our safety standards in India are far behind. In the US, emergency crews were on scene instantly, rescuing survivors from a burning plane. Would our firefighters be able to respond with such speed and efficiency? We need to learn from such incidents and improve our aviation and emergency response systems.
One life lost, five injured - this could have been much worse. 🙁 I appreciate the NTSB will investigate thoroughly. These private jets often operate with less stringent checks than commercial airlines. I hope the probe looks at all factors - mechanical failure, pilot error, or external conditions. Stay safe, everyone! ✈️
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