Greg Biffle was one of seven people killed when a small plane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in the morning of December 18. It was confirmed by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol later the same day.
As of now, it’s not clear what caused the crash. Greg Biffle was on board the plane with his wife, Cristina, their two children, 5-year-old son Ryder and 14-year-old daughter Emma. Biffle shared Emma with his ex-wife, Nicole Lunders.
The plane departed from the Statesville airport around 10:06 a.m., per WDTV, and later turned around.
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, wife, children and friends dead in plane crash
NASCAR later confirmed that other passengers included Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.
“Greg was more than a champion driver; he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many,” NASCAR said in a statement. “His passion for racing, his integrity, and his commitment to fans and fellow competitors alike made a lasting impact on the sport.
Besides being a celebrated NASCAR driver who won 19 Cup races, he was known for his humanitarian efforts, including after Hurricane Helen.
