NC Cessna crash: Was Greg Biffle-owned plane heading to Cleetus McFarland Christmas Tree Drag Race in Florida?
Posted on: Dec 18, 2025 23:37 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
A skim reportedly owned by retired NASCAR device driver Greg Biffle crashed patch landing place at Statesville Regional drome in North Carolina on Thursday morning, The Daytona Beach News Journal reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the jet went down at around 10:20 a.m. While attempting to land.
In a statement, Statesville Regional Airport confirmed the incident, saying, "We can confirm there has been an aircraft incident at the Statesville Regional Airport. At approximately 10:15am, an aircraft crashed while landing. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will investigate the incident. No further details are available at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available."
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According to public records obtained by WWAY News, the aircraft, a Cessna C550 business jet, is owned by Greg Biffle. The Racing Experts reported that the aircraft's tail number, N257BW, is registered to GB Aviation Leasing, LLC, which is owned by Biffle.
It remains unclear whether Biffle was aboard the plane at the time of the crash, and officials have not released information about the condition of the passengers on board.
Flight-tracking data indicates the jet was en route to Sarasota, Florida.
Several unconfirmed reports circulating on social media suggest the aircraft may have been headed to Florida for YouTuber Cleetus McFarland’s 6th Annual Christmas Tree Drag Racing World Championship, scheduled for Saturday at Bradenton Motorsports Park. However, these claims have not been confirmed by McFarland or by authorities.
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Statesville is located about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Charlotte. Officials have not released information about injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA are investigating the crash.
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