This is absolutely tragic.
On Thursday morning, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle along with his family died in a tragic plane crash.
Here’s a video of the crash:
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Greg Biffle, his wife, and his children were on board.
You always want to pray for survivors when something like this happens, but the chances are so negligible. We just have to pray that it happened so fast that those sweet children felt no pain or fear— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) December 18, 2025
KTV 21 reported more in-depth details on the tragic plane crash:
Several people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed when a plane crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday, Iredell County officials confirmed.
Statesville Regional Airport confirmed an “aircraft incident” at approximately 10:15 a.m. In a Facebook post, the airport said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will lead the crash investigation. Statesville officials confirmed the airport will be closed until further notice while investigators work to determine the cause of the crash and clear the scene.
Garrett Mitchell, whose internet personality is Cleetus McFarland, confirmed that Biffle, along with his wife, Cristina and two children, were on the plane. Mitchell said the family was flying down to Florida to visit him. McFarland and Biffle became friends when Biffle organized flights to carry relief supplies to Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina.
“Unfortunately, I can confirm Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, and son Ryder were on that plane,” Mitchell posted on Facebook. “Because they were on their way to spend the afternoon with us. We are devastated. I’m so sorry to share this.”
FAA registration indicates the plane’s tail number, N257BW, is owned by GB Aviation Leasing, a company owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Officials have not provided any details on who may have been on board the plane.
The Iredell County Sheriff confirmed to WFMY News 2 that several people are dead in the crash. The sheriff did not provide any details regarding the victims’ identities. The plane was en route to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport before it crashed. Paul L. Hoback Jr. issued the following statement on the crash:
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the Cessna C550 aircraft crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina and enroute to SRQ this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with those on board and with their families and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts also go out to the first responders who we know are diligently working to assist all those involved.”
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The tributes came pouring in:
It is with a heavy heart I share the news that it has been confirmed that Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Biffle, his 14-year-old daughter Emma, and his 5-year-old son Ryder, have passed on from this earth and into the glory of God. pic.twitter.com/HHTcH2XXLH
— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) December 18, 2025
Damn.
It's confirmed that Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their 14 year-old daughter Emma & 5 year-old son Ryder were killed in the plane crash in North Carolina🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
You'll see stories of the heroic efforts Greg personally did & orchestrated in Hurricane Helene.
Read them. pic.twitter.com/twwrWHO3rv
— BarleyPop (@MikePilbean) December 18, 2025
Greg Biffle & his family were ALL on board his Private Jet that crashed today. They have all been confirmed deceased.
RIP 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/wAuZbIxh5k
— CulturedUpdates (@CulturedUpdatez) December 18, 2025
Biffle was truly a man of the people and a true hero:
🚨#BREAKING: Nascar legend, Greg Biffle, who rescued countless victims during Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina with his helicopter…
…has returned to the mountains with the Easter Bunny, airdropping 1,000 Easter eggs to kids in Black Mountain NC
HAPPY EASTER!!! pic.twitter.com/e2HQ7eg0qA
— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) April 20, 2025
Here are some of Biffle’s greatest moments on the track:
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