Private jet crashes on highway near Laredo, Texas

On the night of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a Cessna 680 Citation Latitude private aircraft crashed onto the Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas. The plane had departed from Los Cabos International Airport in Mexico and was on its final approach when the incident occurred shortly after 10:00 PM local time. There were six people on board the aircraft. Emergency services confirmed that one passenger died in the crash, while the remaining five occupants were rescued from the wreckage. Eyewitnesses and first responders were recorded breaking cockpit windows and opening the cabin door to assist those trapped inside the burning plane. Authorities confirmed no injuries to drivers on the highway, although the road was closed in both directions to facilitate rescue and investigation efforts. An investigation into the causes of the accident is currently underway.