Tragedy Strikes Aviation Community as NASCAR Legend and Family Perish in Cessna Citation II Accident

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were killed in a Cessna Citation II crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. The aircraft, registered N257BW, was owned by GB Aviation Leasing. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation. According to local reports, the aircraft departed Statesville at 10:07 a.m. and crashed shortly after takeoff, with six people on board. The FAA has confirmed that all on board were killed. Authorities are still working to identify the victims and notify their families. The incident is a tragic reminder of the risks associated with general aviation and the importance of safety protocols in the industry. This report is based on information from AeroTime and the FAA.