Statesville: A small plane crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of all seven individuals on board. Among the victims were former NASCAR race car driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children.
According to Thai News Agency, the light Cessna C550 jet caught fire and was completely destroyed after it crashed late yesterday morning local time. Local media reported that the plane took off at approximately 10:06 a.m. and remained airborne for only a few minutes before it experienced a technical malfunction. The aircraft attempted to return for a landing but lost control before crashing at the far end of the eastern runway, subsequently bursting into flames.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the accident and has announced that a team of officers will arrive at the site by Thursday night. This tragic event has deeply affected the NASCAR racing community and fans worldwide. Greg Biffle, who was 55 years old, had recently been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and was recognized for his helicopter rescue operations following Hurricane Helen in North Carolina in late 2024. The plane was registered under his company, GB Aviation Leasing, and the family was reportedly returning from a vacation in Florida.