Biffle Tragedy
Biffle family tragically dies in plane crash
Greg Biffle / Cristina Biffle / Emma Biffle / Ryder Biffle / Statesville, United States / North Carolina, United States / NTSB /

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12/21/2025
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  • On December 18, 2025, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife Cristina and their two children, tragically lost their lives in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, when their private jet went down while attempting to land.
  • The Cessna C550 business jet, owned by Biffle, was carrying seven individuals in total. All aboard perished in the devastating incident, which has sparked widespread grief within the motorsport community.
  • Just moments before the crash, Biffle's wife sent a harrowing text expressing distress, revealing the panic they faced in those final moments.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the crash, recovering the black box to better understand what went wrong during the flight.
  • In the wake of the tragedy, heartfelt tributes have poured in from fellow drivers and fans alike, celebrating Biffle's significant impact on NASCAR and his well-known humanitarian efforts.
  • The accident has raised important discussions about aviation safety and has left a lasting void in the lives of family, friends, and countless fans who admired Biffle both on and off the track.

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