Large Emergency Response Following Fatal Private Jet Crash in Statesville

A small private jet carrying NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday.NASCAR issued a statement on the death of the 55-year-old, “who became known in his later years for his humanitarian work.
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NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family killed in Statesville plane crash

A corporate jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport Thursday morning, leaving the small aircraft engulfed in flames. The Federal Aviation Administration has arrived to take over the investigation.

Jet linked to ex-NASCAR driver crashes at North Carolina airport

According to the FAA and airport authorities, a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport.

'A sad, sad, sad day.' Statesville resident reacts to death of Biffle, family

Statesville woman Diane Sweet talks about the plane crash that happened on Dec. 18, 2025 in the North Carolina city. The plane was owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.
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