Plane crash near Statesville Airport draws NASCAR attention after report links aircraft to Greg Biffle’s company

A private jet has crashed at Statesville Regional Airport while landing on Thursday morning, and reports have linked the aircraft’s ownership to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. The incident occurred around 10:15 am, triggering a large fire near the runway, and has since drawn attention from both aviation officials and the NASCAR community.

The airport issued an official update on Facebook shortly after the incident, confirming limited details at this stage:

“Incident at the Statesville Regional Airport. 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.”

The crash took place at Statesville Regional Airport in Iredell County. Local authorities have reported that a small passenger jet with seven seats went down during its landing phase. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately, while the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that it was en route to investigate the incident. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are also at the scene as the response continues.

Subsequent reporting has added further context. According to Fox 8:

“The plane that crashed appears to be a Cessna Citation that is owned by the semi-retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, according to FAA paperwork. It is unclear who was aboard the plane at this time or the condition of any passenger.”

The aircraft appeared to be a Cessna Citation business jet. FAA paperwork reportedly linked the plane to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Identified as a Cessna C550, it is registered with a tail number of N257BW to GB Aviation Leasing, an entity sharing the same address as Biffle.

Along with the FAA, the National Transportation Safety Board is expected to lead the formal inquiry into the cause of the crash. Weather conditions might also be part of that review, as fog was reported in the area at the time. There are reports of multiple fatalities, but authorities have not released confirmed identities or casualty details.

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NASCAR community reacts as Greg Biffle’s name linked to plane crash

Greg Biffle during the 2022 Daytona 500. Source: Getty

As news of the crash spread and Greg Biffle’s name was linked to the aircraft, fear ran through the NASCAR world. There has been no confirmation that Biffle was aboard the jet, but the association alone prompted a reaction from drivers and insiders.

Legacy Motor Club driver John Hunter Nemechek posted a brief message on X, writing:

“Prayers out this morning.”

Rising NASCAR prospect Lavar Scott reacted with visible shock, posting:

“Nooo, is this true!!!!?????”

Several journalists and industry insiders have also addressed the incident, sharing updates and urging caution. This remains a developing story. Authorities have said that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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Edited by Hitesh Nigam