NTSB Details Engine Warnings Before June 16 Laredo Crash Killed 1

3 articles · Updated · KUT · Jul 10

A preliminary NTSB report says pilots on the June 16 flight first noticed an “unusual vibration,” then later received low fuel-pressure and low-fuel warnings before both engines lost power near Laredo.
The crew, flying a NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude from Los Cabos to Austin, had consulted maintenance after the early humming appeared to clear and instruments pointed to a cooling fan, then diverted for an emergency landing.
The jet descended from above 40,000 feet over about 30 minutes and crashed on Loop 20 several miles short of the airport, killing Austin entrepreneur Joshua Baer and his dog; the pilot was seriously injured and four others had minor injuries.
At least 18 calls hit 911 between 9:59 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., including one from a driver whose Ford F-150 was struck and another triggered by Apple crash detection as cries for help were heard.
NetJets said the preliminary report assigns no probable cause; the jet’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders were sent to Washington, and the final NTSB report is expected in about 1 year.