Reports are emerging after a plane registered to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed Thursday morning in North Carolina, with multiple fatalities confirmed.
The crash occurred around 10:20 a.m. on Dec. 18 at Statesville Regional Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has launched an investigation.
Local outlets report the aircraft was attempting to land when it went down.
The FAA confirmed the crash and said an investigation is ongoing.
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The Associated Press reports that both the FAA and local authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities, though no victims have been publicly identified at this time.
Greg + Family Onboard
Shortly after the news broke, fellow NASCAR driver Garrett Mitchell—also known as YouTuber Cleetus McFarland—shared that Greg, his wife Cristina, and children Ryder and Emma were aboard the plane.
“Unfortunately, I can confirm Greg Biffle, his wife Christina, daughter Emma, and son Ryder were on that plane… because they were on their way to spend the afternoon with us,” Mitchell wrote on Facebook. “We are devastated. I’m so sorry to share this.”
The aircraft is registered to GB Aviation Leasing, which is tied to Greg’s listed home address, according to WSOC and Fox 8.
As of now, no official statement has been made by Biffle’s representatives or family, and authorities have not confirmed the identities of any victims.
NASCAR Champ + Family Man
Greg, 55, began his racing career in 1995 and became one of NASCAR’s most respected veterans.
He is one of just three drivers to win championships in both the Busch Series and the Craftsman Truck Series, and earned 19 career Cup Series victories between 2003 and 2016.
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Biffle married Cristina Grossu in 2023. They share a 5-year-old son, Ryder. He also has a 14-year-old daughter, Emma, from a previous marriage to Nicole Lunders.
This is a developing story.
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