Who were Dennis and Jack Dutton? Duo killed in Greg Biffle plane crash in Statesville
Posted on: Dec 19, 2025 04:42 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Dennis and jack up Dutton were among the sevener people killed in the Statesville skim break apart on th. The others included former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Grossu, and their children. Famous motorhome driver Craig Wadsworth was also on the plane that crashed at Statesville-Iredell Regional Airport around 10:15 AM local time.
Greg Biffle
Cristina Biffle
Emma Biffle
Ryder Biffle
Dennis Dutton
Jack Dutton
Craig Wadsworth
The families released a statement saying, “We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words. Greg and Cristina were devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives were centered around their young son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma (mother – Nicole Lunders). Emma was a wonderful human being with a kind soul who was loved by many people. Ryder was an active, curious and infinitely joyful child.”
Addressing the Dutton family, the statement added: “Dennis Dutton and his son Jack were deeply loved as well, and their loss is felt by all who knew them.”
“Craig Wadsworth was beloved by many in the NASCAR community and will be missed by those who knew him. Each of them meant everything to us, and their absence leaves an immeasurable void in our lives. We ask for privacy, compassion and understanding as we grieve and begin to process this unimaginable loss. We are grateful for the kindness and support that has been extended to our families during this incredibly difficult time.”
The plane, a Cessna C550, had just taken off from the airport but the pilot attempted to turn the aircraft around and land it. Biffle, who would have turned 56 next week, won 19 Cup Series races over 14-plus seasons. He is a nominee for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His final race on the circuit was the 2022 Geico 500 at Talladega. He was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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