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NASCAR Driver, Family Killed In Fiery NC Plane Crash On Way To Sarasota: Reports
The Cessna Citation 550 crashed shortly after takeoff in adverse weather, killing seven including Biffle and his family, with investigators examining flight data and conditions.
- On Dec. 18, 2025, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's private Cessna C550 crashed near Statesville Regional Airport after departing at 10:06 a.m. and turning back, crashing around 10:20 a.m.
- AccuWeather recorded `Heavy drizzle and a cloud ceiling near 1,200 feet were reported at 10:15 a.m` DePodwin said, and early flight data show the plane climbed to 2,000 feet AGL before attempting to return near Statesville Regional Airport.
- The jet was a Cessna Citation 550 owned through GB Aviation Leasing LLC; FlightAware data show it failed to reach 60m after takeoff from an airport about 45 miles north of Charlotte.
- Friends and officials confirmed the identities of those on board and reported there were no survivors, with seven people killed including Cristina Biffle, Emma Biffle , and Ryder Biffle .
- The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation, with a preliminary report expected in coming days and a full NTSB investigation that could take months or longer; investigators expect to recover critical data from onboard data recorders despite the fire.
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