A plane belonging to motorsports legend Greg Biffle crashed and burst into flames on Thursday, December 18, with authorities confirming there are fatalities.
“At approximately 10:15 am, an aircraft crashed while landing,” airport officials said on Thursday, according to The Charlotte Observer. “Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will investigate the incident.”
The crash happened at Statesville Regional Airport, about a 45-minute drive from Charlotte.
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said there are fatalities but could not confirm how many or confirm how many passengers were on board.
According to WSOC-TV, the plane is owned by Biffle, 55.
In a news release, AccuWeather reported weather conditions at the airport were “adverse” at the time of the crash.
“Heavy drizzle and a cloud ceiling near 1,200 feet were reported at 10:15 a.m. The cloud ceiling had reportedly lowered to around 400 feet, with heavy rain reducing visibility to less than 2 miles at 10:30 a.m.,” Dan DePodwin, AccuWeather Vice President of Forecasting Operations explained.
DePodwin added, “Weather conditions are often a critical factor that investigators carefully review after a plane crash. It may take months to a year or longer for investigators to determine if the weather conditions contributed to the crash.”
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According to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Biffle finished in the top 10 in the standings six times, including a runner-up finish in 2005.
In 2023, Biffle was named one of the 75 best drivers in NASCAR history.
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