Seven Dead in North Carolina Private Jet Crash

WISE NEWS PRESS / STATESVILLE, UNITED STATES — DECEMBER 19, 2025

Seven people have died after a private business jet crashed while attempting to land at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the aircraft involved was a Cessna 550 business jet. Footage from the scene showed flames rising from the wreckage on the runway as emergency crews arrived to conduct initial rescue operations.

Famous Racing Pilot Among the Victims

Hours after the incident, authorities revealed that the private jet belonged to the renowned racing pilot Greg Biffle. Biffle, who earned significant fame throughout his career with numerous race victories, was reportedly on board the aircraft with his family at the time of the fatal descent.

Investigation Into the Crash

Official statements have confirmed a total of seven fatalities resulting from the accident. While the FAA and local authorities have secured the crash site in Statesville, an investigation into the cause of the crash during the landing phase is currently underway. No further details regarding survivors or the specific identities of all passengers have been released as of early Friday morning.

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