Greg Biffle's wife Cristina Grossu's Instagram post moments before Cessna crash surfaces

Hours before a Cessna C550 linked to NASCAR’s Greg Biffle crashed in North Carolina, his wife posted on Instagram, which has since gone viral amid concern.

Updated on: Dec 19, 2025, 01:12:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Hours before the Cessna C550 plane, owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, his wife, Cristina Grossu posted a story on Instagram. With Cleetus McFarland confirming that Biffle and his family were on the plane, Grossu's story has now gone viral.

Greg Biffle, with his wife, Cristina Grossu and their children. (Cristina Grossu on Instagram)

Cristina Grossu is a real estate dealer with businesses spread across multiple states. In the post, she shared a story about how Martha Stewart, the billionaire owner of real estate company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, started her business at 35 and became a billionaire by 58.

Here's the post:

A screenshot of Cristina Grossu's Instagram post hours before the crash. (Cristina Grossu on Instagram)

The Cessna C550 plane crashed at the at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday morning at around 10:15 a.m. Thursday, December 18. Six people were on board that aircraft at the time of the crash, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) confirmed, and all are feared dead.

Also read: NC Cessna crash: Was Greg Biffle-owned plane heading to Cleetus McFarland Christmas Tree Drag Race in Florida?

Why Greg Biffle Is Being Linked To The Crash

Flight tracking records showed that the Cessna 550 plane is registered to a company based in North Carolina owned by Biffle. Local media reported citing business records that the compnay was owned by the former NASCAR driver.

The plane crashed just after takeoff from the Statesville Regional Airport and a massive fire erupted. It was not immediately clear if anyone survived the crash. “I can confirm there were fatalities,” Sheriff Darren Campbell of Iredell County said.

What To Know About Greg Biffle's Family

Greg Biffle is married to Cristina Grossu and they have a son, Ryder Jack Biffle (born in September 2020). Biffle also has a daughter, Emma, from his 2007 marriage to Nicole Lunders. Biffle and Lunders separated in 2015.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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