Tragic Crash at North Carolina Airport Involving Plane Tied to NASCAR Driver

| December 18, 2025 | News | No Comments

A private jet connected to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed Thursday morning at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, leaving multiple people dead and triggering a federal investigation.

Authorities said the aircraft, a Cessna C550 business jet, went down shortly after 10 a.m. while attempting to land at the airport in Iredell County, roughly 45 miles north of Charlotte. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after witnesses reported seeing the plane flying unusually low before impact.

The jet burst into flames upon hitting the ground, with debris scattered across parts of the runway area. Several fatalities were confirmed, though officials have not yet released the identities of those on board or the exact number of victims.

Records show the aircraft was registered to GB Aviation Leasing LLC, a company associated with Biffle. It remains unclear who was traveling on the plane at the time of the crash, and officials have not confirmed whether Biffle or any of his family members were aboard.

Unverified claims circulating online suggested that the retired racing star and members of his family may have been on the jet, but authorities have not confirmed those reports.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are jointly investigating the incident. Investigators are reviewing flight data, aircraft maintenance records, and weather conditions to determine what caused the plane to go down.

Parts of Statesville Regional Airport were temporarily closed as crews worked to secure the area and remove wreckage. The investigation is ongoing, and officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.