Greg Biffle plane crash video shows horror moment aircraft explodes | World | News
NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their beloved children Ryder and Emma have been confirmed dead following a devastating plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday.
The heartbreaking incident also claimed the lives of Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth, who were on board the small private jet owned by Biffle’s company, GB Aviation Leasing LLC.
According to a joint statement released by the Biffle, Grossu, Dutton, and Lunders families, the ill-fated aircraft departed the airport just after 10 a.m., seemingly bound for Florida, but made a shocking U-turn less than 30 minutes later before tragically crashing upon landing.
The families remembered Greg and Cristina as “devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives were centered around their young son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma.” They described Emma as “a wonderful human being with a kind soul who was loved by many people,” while Ryder was remembered as “an active, curious and infinitely joyful child.”
The statement also paid tribute to the other victims, with Dennis Dutton and his son Jack described as “deeply loved” and their loss “felt by all who knew them.”
Craig Wadsworth was remembered as “beloved by many in the NASCAR community” and someone who “will be missed by those who knew him.”
The families expressed their profound grief, saying, “Each of them meant everything to us, and their absence leaves an immeasurable void in our lives.”
They have asked for “privacy, compassion and understanding” as they begin to process this “unimaginable loss.”
The statement concluded with the families expressing gratitude for the “kindness and support” extended to them during this “incredibly difficult time,” emphasizing that their focus is now on “honoring their lives and supporting one another.”
The tragic loss of Greg Biffle, a NASCAR legend, along with his family and friends, has sent shockwaves through the racing community and beyond, as fans and colleagues alike mourn this devastating event.
