2025 North Carolina Cessna Citation II crash

2025 North Carolina Cessna Citation II crash

On December 18, 2025, a Cessna 550 Citation II business jet crashed in Statesville, North Carolina. The crash occurred between 10:15 and 10:20 a.m. local time. Seven people were killed in the crash, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife and his two children.


Background

Statesville is about 45 miles (72 km) north of Charlotte. Statesville Airport is a small regional airport without a control tower.


Background

Shortly after the crash, low clouds and light rain were reported in the area. The area had a visibility of less than three miles.

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