Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash
Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR driver, and six other people died in a plane crash near an airport in North Carolina.
The plane had problems with its instruments, and the pilot was trying to return to the airport when it crashed.
Greg Biffle was not flying the plane; a retired airline pilot was in control.
The investigation is still ongoing to find out exactly what caused the crash.
Greg Biffle was a well-known race car driver who had won many races and was also known for his humanitarian work.
A memorial service was held to honor him and the other victims.
Greg Biffle and six others died in a plane crash near Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
The plane, a Cessna C550, experienced instrument malfunctions before the crash.
Retired airline pilot Dennis Dutton was flying the plane, with his son Jack Dutton as the unqualified copilot.
Greg Biffle was a passenger and not flying the plane at the time of the crash.
The crash is still under investigation, with the cockpit voice recorder providing partial information.
- Who
- Greg Biffle, his family, and friends, along with two pilots
- What
- A plane crash that killed seven people
- When
- Last month (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Near Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina
- Why
- Instrument malfunctions and potential piloting issues (under investigation)
- Victims
- Greg Biffle, Cristina Biffle, Ryder Biffle, Emma Biffle, Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, Jack Dutton
- Location
- Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina
- Aircraft
- Cessna C550
- Pilot
- Dennis Dutton
- Copilot
- Jack Dutton (not qualified)
- Greg Biffle's Role
- Passenger (not flying the plane)
- Crash Cause
- Instrument malfunctions (under investigation)
- Memorial Service
- Held in Charlotte, North Carolina