In 2023, Greg Biffle was named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers. Over the course of his Cup Series career, he recorded 19 race victories.
Although he stepped away from the sport and returned multiple times, Biffle competed in the NASCAR Cup Series across two decades, from 2002 through 2022.
”The NASCAR family is devastated at the loss of Greg Biffle, who was one of our 75 greatest drivers and became known for his relentless post-career humanitarian work. We extend our deepest condolences.”
The remaining victims were identified as Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth. Their names were released by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on Friday, December 19.
Chilling video captured the final seconds
The investigation is ongoing into what went wrong when the plane, a Cessna C550, crashed. Surveillance footage from a nearby parking lot captured the jet’s final moments.
In the video, the aircraft descends sharply before striking the ground and exploding, sending flames racing across the field and thick black smoke spiraling into the sky. Vehicles and buildings appear dangerously close to the blaze.
The footage quickly spread online, mirroring what multiple witnesses on the ground described: a low-flying plane, a violent impact, and a fire that spread with terrifying speed.
“Oh my gosh — that’s way too low”
People near the airport knew instantly that something was wrong. At Lakewood Golf Club, which borders the runway, golfers watched the jet pass overhead, according to AP.
“We were like, ‘Oh my gosh! That’s way too low,’” said Joshua Green. “It wasContinue reading…
