Greg Biffle’s plane goes down in fiery crash.
The NASCAR world is in mourning over the loss of Greg Biffle.
Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed fatalities after a business jet owned by him crashed on Thursday. The Cessna C550 crashed on the tarmac of the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. It occurred around 10:20 a.m. ET while attempting to land on the tarmac.
Biffle’s family owned the plane, and there are “multiple fatalities.” It remains unclear if Biffle was onboard at the time of the crash. However, it is increasingly appearing that he was especially since he has not spoken out.
Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich broke down flight-tracking data and FAA records for the Cessna C550. Flight-tracking data shows a very short flight path. The aircraft climbed briefly before making a quick turnaround. Unfortunately, it crashed during that emergency landing attempt on the runway.
Panovich used tracking data to illustrate how brief the flight was. He stated Greg Biffle’s plane had some control and possibly clipped some trees. According to him, that pointed to engine trouble.
Losing Greg Biffle Is A Complete Tragedy
A jet reportedly owned by Greg Biffle crashed, killing five at Statesville, NC airport. Not only was he on board, but his wife and children were also.
In 16 Cup Series seasons, Biffle posted 19 wins and 175 top 10 finishes in 515 races. He last competed in the Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2020.
Biffle was married to Nicole Lunders from 2007 until 2016. That had one child in 2010. In 2020, Biffle’s fiancé, Cristina Grossu, gave birth to a son. They were later married in the Bahamas in 2023.
Aside from his career, he was known to help others. His aircraft has helped respond to multiple natural disasters.
Many prayers to his family as they deal with this tragic loss.
