Is Greg Biffle OK? Latest on Statesville Cessna C550 plane crash; prayers for NASCAR star

A Cessna C550 plane, linked to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, in Iredell County, at around 10:15 AM local time on Thursday

Updated on: Dec 18, 2025, 23:24:45 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A Cessna C550 plane, linked to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, in Iredell County, at around 10:15 AM local time on Thursday. The sheriff confirmed that the accident resulted in multiple deaths. It was not immediately known exactly how many people were aboard the plane, or whether there were any survivors.

A plane linked to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed on Thursday (Instagram)

WWAY News cited public records to report that the Cessna C550 business jet is owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. We do not know if Biffle was on the plane at the time of the crash. Flight-tracking data indicates the jet was en route to Sarasota, Florida.

Now, several of Biffle's followers are wondering if he is fine. The 55-year-old, or his family, has not issued a statement yet.

“For anyone wondering it was the Biff in the plane. I have a friend at the airport and a friend in NASCAR. The both were informed it was him and his family,” one person wrote under Biffle's latest Instagram post.

“Please tell me you’re still here bro. We lost so many people this year, i pray you won’t be one of them :(” another one added.

Latest on Statesville plane crash

“I can confirm there were fatalities," Iredell County Sheriff Grant Campbell said, though he declined to say how many. Video from WSOC-TV showed first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near scattered wreckage from the plane.

The airport’s website states that Statesville Regional Airport offers corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams.

Statesville is about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Charlotte. Officials have not said whether there were injuries.

(With AP inputs)

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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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