Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Plane Crash Kills NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle and Family
A small plane crashed while trying to land at an airport in North Carolina.
The plane was owned by a company linked to Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR driver.
Sadly, Greg, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, his daughter Emma, and three other people were on the plane and did not survive.
The plane caught fire when it hit the ground.
Authorities are still investigating the crash, but they have not officially announced the identities of the victims yet.
Greg Biffle was a well-known NASCAR driver who won many races and was loved by many people.
A Cessna C550 plane owned by GB Aviation Leasing, linked to Greg Biffle, crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
The crash occurred on December 18, 2023, at around 10:15 am local time, and the plane erupted into a large fire upon impact.
Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, his daughter Emma, Dennis Dutton, Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were on board and did not survive.
Authorities have not officially confirmed the identities of the victims, but a family statement confirmed the identities.
Greg Biffle was a former NASCAR driver with a notable career, including winning 19 races and being named Rookie of the Year in 2001.
- Who
- Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Dennis Dutton, Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth
- What
- Plane crash
- When
- December 18, 2023, at 10:15 am local time
- Where
- Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina
- Why
- The plane took off and returned immediately, then went up in flames
- Date
- December 18, 2023
- Location
- Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina
- Plane
- Cessna C550
- Owner
- GB Aviation Leasing (linked to Greg Biffle)
- Victims
- Greg Biffle, Cristina Biffle, Emma Biffle, Ryder Biffle, Dennis Dutton, Jack Dutton, Craig Wadsworth
- Time of crash
- 10:15 am local time
- Confirmed by
- Family statement and authorities
- Plane's Destination
- Florida
- Plane's Year of Manufacture
- 1981
Sources
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