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Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, NTSB report says
By Josh Kelety, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 11, 2026
· 4 min read
Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released Friday.Pilots had looked for a field or other fla...
Key takeaway Pilots had looked for a field or other flat areas to land before the crash, but were told by air traffic controllers that there were none close by.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The crash of the small business jet on a Texas highway in June has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region. While the incident occurred outside of Terrell Hills , it highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and response planning for communities near airports and highways. The fact that the pilots were forced to make an emergency landing on a highway, rather than a nearby airport, underscores the need for effective communication and coordination between air traffic controllers and emergency responders. In Terrell Hills, residents can take comfort in knowing that local emergency services are trained to respond to such incidents, but the crash serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with living near busy air traffic corridors. As the NTSB continues its investigation, residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding communities will be watching closely to see what safety measures can be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released Friday.Pilots had looked for a field or other fla...
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