Plane crash in North Carolina claims NASCAR star Greg Biffle and family
Plane crash in North Carolina claims NASCAR star Greg Biffle and family
Authorities confirm a North Carolina plane crash left NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and two children dead, with others also killed.
A plane crash at a North Carolina airport has claimed the lives of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife and two children, along with several other victims. The crash occurred around 10:20 a.m. in foggy weather at an airport in Iredell County. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the time, and local authorities said there were fatalities. Investigators are collecting evidence at the scene as they begin to piece together what happened.
The aircraft—owned by the driver—was en route to Florida when it went down, according to those familiar with the incident. A friend of Biffle said the family was traveling together when the aircraft crashed in the fog, sparking a fire. The full passenger list has not yet been released and officials have not announced a final death toll.
The FAA and local authorities will lead the inquiry into potential mechanical failure, weather factors, or pilot error. In the meantime, tributes are pouring in from the NASCAR community and fans, with many expressing their condolences for the driver and his family.
Rescue crews and investigators remain at the scene as the investigation continues, and more details are expected as authorities release official statements.
