A tragic plane crash in North Carolina has claimed the lives of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Christina, and their two children, Ryder and Emma. Authorities confirmed that seven people were killed in the incident, including fellow passengers Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined and remains under investigation.
The Biffle family was reportedly traveling during what was meant to be a celebratory birthday trip. Christina’s mother, Cathy, later shared details of the final message she received from her daughter. According to her, Christina sent a brief text from the plane that read, “We’re in trouble.” Moments later, communication stopped.
Cathy also revealed that she had seen the family just one day earlier, describing their visit as warm and joyful. She said the memory of those final moments together has been difficult to process, even as she holds onto the happiness they shared. Longtime family friend Garrett Mitchell, known publicly as Cleetus McFarland, confirmed the tragedy in a social media post, explaining that the family had been en route to meet him at the time of the crash.
An eyewitness near the Statesville Regional Airport reported seeing the aircraft flying unusually low before it went down around 10:15 a.m. The plane reportedly caught fire upon impact. Officials from the airport and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed the incident, while the Federal Aviation Administration has launched a formal investigation. The sudden loss has left loved ones and fans in deep shock as the community awaits further answers.