A private jet carrying retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle went down in western North Carolina, killing everyone on board, according to The USA TODAY. The Cessna crashed while trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport amid severe weather, then burst into flames.
Family members identified the victims as Biffle, his wife Cristina, their young son Ryder, Biffle’s teenage daughter Emma, and three others. Officials say seven people were aboard, and victim identification continues due to the intense fire.
Federal investigators say the plane attempted to return shortly after takeoff. The FAA and NTSB are leading the investigation, with weather conditions a key focus.
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