Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is believed to be among seven people killed after a business jet crashed Thursday morning while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
According to reporting from multiple outlets citing law enforcement and public officials.
Authorities said the aircraft went down on or near airport property and erupted into a large fire shortly after impact, drawing a rapid response from firefighters and emergency crews.
Investigators have not released a full sequence of events, but the crash is being treated as an active investigation.
In the hours after the crash, North Carolina Highway Patrol officials said seven deaths were confirmed.
As of the latest public updates, officials had not completed formal identification for every victim through the medical examiner’s process.
Rep. Richard Hudson, described as a family friend, publicly stated that the victims included Biffle, his wife Cristina Grossu Biffle, and their two children, along with others aboard the flight.
Law enforcement agencies have emphasized that official identification and notification procedures must be completed before all names are formally released.
The airport where the crash occurred is a well-known regional hub used by corporate aircraft and motorsports teams, and the incident prompted a significant law-enforcement presence while investigators secured the scene and began collecting evidence.
Federal agencies are expected to be involved in determining what caused the crash, including reviewing flight information, wreckage, and any available communications or witness accounts.
Local officials have asked the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Biffle, 55, is widely known for his NASCAR career, including wins across NASCAR’s national series and years as a prominent Cup Series driver.
The news has drawn an outpouring of reaction from the racing community as details continue to emerge.
Officials have said more information will be released as identification is finalized and investigative work progresses, and they are urging anyone with relevant information—such as photos or video from the area around the time of the crash—to share it with investigators.
