FAA, NTSB investigate plane crashes near Laredo, Pearland

Two plane crashes occurred in Texas over the weekend, prompting investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The first incident involved a Douglass A-20 Havoc that crashed near Laredo International Airport during the WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show, leaving the pilot in critical condition after an earlier engine fire led to the crash. Meanwhile, a single-engine Cessna crashed in a field near Pearland Regional Airport, with the pilot escaping without injuries despite the plane ending up upside down in the woods. In both cases, the FAA has been notified and will conduct investigations to determine the causes of the accidents. Local authorities are appealing for any witnesses or recordings to assist in the investigations. The air show in Laredo continued despite the crash, underscoring its significance to the community.