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North Carolina News: Seven people, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife and two children, died in a business jet crash in North Carolina. The plane crashed while returning after takeoff. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
A heart-wrenching accident happened on Thursday in North Carolina, America. A business jet crashes shortly after takeoff, killing all seven on board. Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife and both children are also involved in this accident. This incident has shocked everyone from the sports world to the common people. According to officials, the Cessna C550 aircraft took off from Statesville Regional Airport at around 10 am. The plane was headed to Florida, but shortly after takeoff it had to try to return to the airport.
Fire broke out as soon as the plane hit the ground
Meanwhile, the plane hit the ground and burst into flames. The accident happened about 72 kilometers north of Charlotte. North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a massive fire broke out as soon as the plane hit the ground. The reason for the accident is not clear yet. At that time the weather was light rainy and cloudy. Flight records showed that the plane was registered in the name of a company run by Greg Biffle.
Who was on board the plane?
On board this plane were Greg Biffle, his wife Christina, five-year-old son Ryder and 14-year-old daughter Emma. Apart from these, Dennis Dutton, his son Jack and Craig Wadsworth were also present in the plane. In a joint statement issued by the family, it was said that all of them were an important part of his life and their absence will never be filled. Greg Biffle was 55 years old. He won more than 50 races in all three major NASCAR circuits. He has 19 wins in his name in the Cup Series. He also won the Trucks Series title in 2000 and the Xfinity Series title in 2002. NASCAR deeply mourns his death, saying that Greg was not just a champion driver, but a beloved member of the entire community.
Debris fell on the golf course
People playing at the Lakewood Golf Club near the airport at the time of the accident were also stunned to see this scene. Some people told that the plane was flying very low and suddenly fell with a loud noise. A part of the golf course was filled with debris. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating this accident. This Cessna aircraft was manufactured in 1981 and is considered a reliable mid-sized business jet. Usually six to eight people can sit in it.
