US EditionWhat We Know About the 6 Who Died in Statesville Plane Crash Alongside NASCAR's Greg Biffle: 'Absence Leaves an Immeasurable Void'
The Cessna C550 crashed during landing, killing all seven onboard; the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating amid rainy conditions.
- On December 18, seven people died when a jet registered to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
- Known as an avid pilot, Biffle won 19 NASCAR Cup Series races, held a private pilot's license, and flew his helicopter to aid Hurricane Helene victims last year.
- Around 10:20 a.m., the Cessna C550 jet crashed during its landing approach, impacting the runway amid rain and low clouds as the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board opened investigations and closed the airport.
- Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said five victims were adults and two were children, while a police spokesperson said Gregory Biffle and his immediate family were believed aboard.
- The accident has prompted mourning in the sports community as Statesville Regional Airport handles private, corporate and emergency traffic, highlighting local reliance and risks of private aviation among racers.
18 Articles
18 Articles
What we know about the 6 who died in Statesville plane crash alongside NASCAR's Greg Biffle: 'absence leaves an immeasurable void'
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Greg Biffle died in a plane crash in Statesville on Thursday alongside his wife, son, daughter and three others, according to a statement released by NASCAR. Around 10:15 a.m., an airplane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said in a news [...]
A private plane crashed Thursday in North Carolina, in the southeast of the United States, killing seven people, according to local authorities. According to U.S. media, the victims included the retired NASCAR pilot Greg Biffle, as well as his wife, Cristina Grossu Biffle, and their two children. The accident occurred during the aircraft’s landing at the Statesville regional airport, north of Charlotte City, and caused an impressive fire on the …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
