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NTSB reveals distressing message passenger sent before NASCAR star Greg Biffle's fatal plane crash

Seven people, including Greg Biffle and his family, died in a Cessna crash amid poor weather; investigators consider heavy drizzle and low visibility as factors.

  • On Dec. 18, a Cessna C550 crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, killing Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Biffle, and their two children, Ryder and Emma.
  • Investigators say the cause remains under review and the aircraft's return reason is unknown, while AccuWeather confirmed heavy drizzle, a cloud ceiling near 1,200 feet falling to around 400 feet, and visibility under 2 miles at Statesville Regional Airport.
  • Just hours before the crash, Cristina Grossu Biffle texted her mother, Cathy Grossu, "She texted me from the plane and she said, 'We're in trouble.' And that was it," as the family headed to the Bahamas for a birthday trip.
  • NASCAR released a Dec. 18 statement offering condolences for Greg Biffle and praising his community service, while the victims' families asked for privacy and compassion as they grieve.
  • Friends noted the family's extensive relief work after storms, recalling hundreds of rescue missions following Hurricane Melissa and Hurricane Helene, while Biffle's racing achievements included Xfinity and Truck Series championships and a long Cup Series career.
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NASCAR star’s wife sent heartbreaking text moments before fatal plane crash

Cathy Grossu, the mother of Greg Biffle’s wife Cristina Grossu Biffle shared the message with People.

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Greg Biffle's wife, Nascar's star, Cristina, sent her mother a message a few minutes before she died in a plane crash. Cristina Biffle wrote to her mother:...

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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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