NC plane crash: Was the Cessna C550 jet owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle? Details emerge

According to public records, the aircraft, a Cessna C550 business jet, is owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.

Updated on: Dec 18, 2025, 23:01:09 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A plane crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed. According to public records obtained by WWAY News, the aircraft, a Cessna C550 business jet, is owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. It is not known whether Biffle was aboard the plane at the time of the incident. The condition of the passengers on board has not been released. Flight-tracking data indicates the jet was en route to Sarasota, Florida.

A plane crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. (UnSplash)

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What we know so far

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina at around 10:20 a.m. Thursday.

Video from the scene shows first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near scattered aircraft wreckage.

In a statement, Statesville Regional Airport confirmed the incident, saying, "We can confirm there has been an aircraft incident at the Statesville Regional Airport. At approximately 10:15am, an aircraft crashed while landing. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will investigate the incident. No further details are available at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available."

According to the airport's website, Statesville Regional Airport provides corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams.

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Statesville is located about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Charlotte. Officials have not released information on injuries.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA are investigating the crash.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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