NASCAR Legend Greg Biffle and Family Among Seven Killed in Statesville Plane Crash

A Cessna C550 private jet, registered to NASCAR legend Greg Biffle's company, crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina during a landing attempt, resulting in seven fatalities.

The victims included Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their children Emma and Ryder, pilot Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and NASCAR member Craig Wadsworth.

The plane had departed Statesville for Sarasota, Florida, at 10 a.m. Thursday, with Biffle and the Duttons, all licensed pilots, on board.

Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators are examining the crash site to determine the exact cause and why the plane returned.

Greg Biffle, 55, was a highly decorated NASCAR driver, winning 18 Cup Series races and recognized as one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.