Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says

January 31, 2026

TL;DR

Greg Biffle was not piloting the jet that crashed, killing himself and six others.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of a Cessna C550.
An experienced pilot, Dennis Dutton, was at the controls, but the copilot, Jack Dutton, lacked the proper endorsement.
Malfunctioning gauges and instrument failures were reported before and after takeoff.
The cockpit voice recorder had intermittent issues, complicating the investigation.
The other passengers killed were Biffle's wife Cristina, his children Ryder and Emma, and his friend Craig Wadsworth.
The jet departed Statesville Regional Airport and crashed about a third of a mile from the runway while attempting to return.

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