A plane accident in North Carolina resulted in the deaths of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Christina, and their two children, Ryder and Emma, according to information provided by authorities. The incident involved a total of seven fatalities, including other passengers Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth. Officials stated that the event is being treated as an accident, and the cause has not yet been determined. Federal and state agencies have begun a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The family was traveling on what was planned as a birthday celebration trip, adding to the emotional impact of the loss. Christina’s mother, Cathy, later shared that she received a short text message from her daughter shortly before the accident, indicating that a serious situation was developing onboard. No further messages were received, and Cathy explained that the sudden absence of information has been difficult to process during an already painful time.
Cathy also recalled spending time with the family the day before the trip and described the visit as warm and joyful. She said those memories now carry both comfort and sorrow. Family friend Garrett Mitchell acknowledged the loss publicly, stating that the family had been traveling to meet him and expressing sympathy to all those affected.
A witness near Statesville Regional Airport reported that the aircraft appeared to be flying at a low altitude before the accident, which occurred around 10:15 a.m. Emergency responders and multiple agencies, including airport officials, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and the Federal Aviation Administration, confirmed the incident. Authorities emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that additional details will be released once more information becomes available, as the community and motorsports world reflect on the lives lost.