Greg Biffle Family Among Seven Killed in North Carolina Plane Crash
CBS NewsJanuary 5, 20263 min48,388 views
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- ✈️ A small plane crashed at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, resulting in the deaths of seven people.
- ⚠️ Tracking data indicates the plane took off around 10:00 a.m., turned around shortly after, and crashed on the runway.
- 🗣️ Witnesses described the plane making a loud, screaming sound as it flew unusually fast and low over a nearby house.
Victims Identified
- 💔 Among the deceased were retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Emma (14) and Rider (5).
- 🤝 Also on board were Dennis Denton, Jack Don, and Craig Wodsworth, identified as a motor home driver on the NASCAR circuit.
- 🌟 Greg Biffle was also recognized for his humanitarian work, including rescuing people via helicopter during Hurricane Helen.
Investigation Underway
- 🗺️ The Cessna C550 was en route to Sarasota, Florida, and was in the air for approximately 8 minutes before the crash.
- 🔍 The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the crash.
- ☁️ Low visibility and rain were present at the time, but it is unclear if these conditions contributed to the incident.
- 🗓️ An update from investigators is expected tomorrow.
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