Greg Biffle plane crash: Who was Craig Wadsworth, famed NASCAR Motorhome driver killed in Statesville?

Popular NASCAR Motorhome driver Craig Wadsworth died with Greg Biffle and his family in the Cessna 550 plane crash in Statesville

Published on: Dec 19, 2025, 03:18:11 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Popular NASCAR Motorhome driver Craig Wadsworth died with Greg Biffle and his family in the Cessna 550 plane crash in Statesville on Thursday. Former driver Kenny Wallace posted that Wadsworth was also on the plane.

Craig Wadsworth died in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday (X)

“Craig Wadsworth drove of our motorhome for six years. Our family is heart broke right now 😔 He died on the airplane. I will be giving my thoughts at a later date😔❤️” Wallace posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

This comes after Garrett Mitchell, aka Cleetus McFarland, confirmed that Biffle and his family were flying to Florida to ‘spend the afternoon’ with him.

“Unfortunately, I can confirm Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma and son Ryder were on the plane...because they were on their way to spend the afternoon with us. We are devastated. I'm so sorry to share this,” Mitchell wrote in a Facebook post.

"I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina, and their children, and my heart is with all who loved them. They were friends who lived their lives focused on helping others," Republican lawmaker Richard Hudson confirmed on social media.

Meanwhile, federal authorities are investigating the crash in Statesville. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it is dispatching an investigative team to the scene. “The team expects to arrive on scene tonight,” the agency said in a statement.

The crash occurred Thursday near Statesville Airport, located north of Charlotte. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the aircraft had departed from the airport but attempted to return shortly after takeoff before going down.

Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell confirmed the loss of life, telling AFP, “There was a total of seven on board, all killed.”

Among the victims was reportedly retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, along with his wife, Cristina Grossu Biffle, and their two children. Authorities have not yet released additional details about the cause of the crash as the investigation gets underway.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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