'Unusual vibration' felt before plane crash that killed Austin tech leader Joshua Baer, NTSB says
An NTSB preliminary report reveals both engines flamed out after an 'unusual vibration' preceded the fatal crash of a NetJets Citation Latitude in Laredo.
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The NTSB released a preliminary report stating that both engines on a NetJets Citation Latitude flamed out before crashing on a Laredo highway. The report noted an unusual vibration was felt before the crash that killed Austin tech leader Joshua Baer.
NetJets responded to the findings.
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A Citation Latitude operated by NetJets crashed on a highway near Laredo in June, resulting in the death of Austin tech leader and businessman Joshua Baer. According to a preliminary report from the NTSB, both engines on the aircraft flamed out prior to the accident.
Coverage from the NTSB, FlightGlobal, and local outlets including KUT, KVUE, and KSAT emphasizes the sequence of events, specifically the sensation of an 'unusual vibration' felt before the crash. NetJets has issued a response to the NTSB's preliminary findings.
Future developments will depend on the full investigation following the preliminary report details regarding the engine failures and the vibrations experienced.
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Who reported it (7)
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Both engines on Citation Latitude flamed out before fatal crash on Laredo highwayFlightGlobal · 101d ago
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NetJets responds to NTSB preliminary report on Laredo accidentPrivate Jet Card Comparisons · 101d ago
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New report details final moments before crash that killed Joshua BaerAustin American-Statesman · 101d ago
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Who was the victim of the crash?
The crash killed Joshua Baer, described as an Austin tech leader and businessman.
What technical failures were reported?
The NTSB preliminary report states that both engines on the Citation Latitude flamed out.
What happened immediately before the engine failures?
According to the NTSB, an 'unusual vibration' was felt before the plane crashed.
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