Tragedy Strikes After Private Jet Linked to Greg Biffle Crashes in North Carolina
A tragic aviation incident has shaken North Carolina and sent ripples through the motorsports community after a small private jet crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, leaving multiple people dead. The crash happened late Thursday morning, shortly after 10:15 a.m., and details are still unfolding as investigators work to understand exactly what went wrong.
According to local authorities, the aircraft involved was a Cessna Citation 550, a type of private jet often used for corporate and executive travel. It had just taken off from Statesville Regional Airport when something appeared to go wrong almost immediately. Flight tracking data later showed that the jet traveled only a few miles after departure, reached an altitude of less than 2,000 feet, and then made a sharp turn back toward the airport. Moments later, it went down.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but officials confirmed that there were fatalities. The exact number of people on board has not yet been made public, and it remains unclear whether there were any survivors. Images from the airport showed the aircraft engulfed in flames on the runway, underscoring the severity of the crash.
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What has drawn even more attention to this incident is the discovery that the jet was owned by a private North Carolina company affiliated with retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. While no confirmation has been given about who was on board or whether Biffle himself had any direct connection to the flight, the association has heightened public interest, especially given the airport’s close ties to NASCAR teams and corporate aviation.
Statesville Regional Airport, located about 45 miles north of Charlotte, is an uncontrolled airport, meaning it does not have a control tower. Pilots are required to communicate their positions using a shared radio frequency. The airport regularly serves Fortune 500 companies and racing teams, making it a familiar hub for high-profile travelers.
Weather conditions around the time of the crash are also being examined. Reports later in the morning indicated low clouds, light rain, and reduced visibility, though it is not yet known whether those conditions were present at the exact moment of the accident.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have both been notified, with the NTSB leading the investigation. Federal, state, and local agencies are now working together to piece together the final moments of the flight.
As families wait for answers and the investigation continues, this devastating crash stands as a sobering reminder of how quickly routine travel can turn tragic. More information is expected to be released as officials continue their work in the days ahead.
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