Greg Biffle’s Wife Texted Warning Before Fiery Plane Crash, Says Mother

Tragedy struck when retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were involved in a fatal plane crash in North Carolina. The incident occurred on Thursday morning as the Cessna C550 was attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport, resulting in the deaths of all seven individuals onboard.

Details of the Crash

Among the deceased were Greg Biffle, his wife Christina Grossu Biffle, their son Ryder, and their daughter Emma. The crash also claimed the lives of Craig Wadsworth and father-son duo Dennis and Jack Dutton.

Final Moments and Distress Signals

Prior to the crash, Cathy Grossu, Biffle’s mother-in-law, communicated with Christina through text messages. They were in contact throughout the day, and the conversation turned urgent when Christina sent a message indicating they were facing trouble and needed to make an emergency landing.

• “We’re in trouble, emergency landing,” Christina messaged.
• Cathy responded, “What’s wrong with the plane?”
• Shortly after, Cathy received an automatic SOS alert from Christina’s phone.

Cathy’s call to the airport yielded confirmation of a fire, marking the moment she realized the plane had crashed.

NTSB Investigation and Findings

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered a cockpit voice recorder, which will be analyzed in Washington, D.C. As of now, investigators confirmed they had not received a mayday call.

The Family Remembered

Cathy Grossu shared her last moments with the family, stating she could not recall her final words to them. She expressed profound regret for not allowing Ryder, who was eager to open Christmas presents, to do so beforehand.

• Ryder, age 5, was described as a “bundle of energy.”
• Emma, 14, was remembered as a “good girl.”

Grossu reflected on the Biffle family as “good people” who embraced life. She mentioned that their lives revolved around their children and shared a deep bond as a family.

Community Response

The NASCAR community has mourned the loss, sharing tributes and condolences. NASCAR honored Biffle as a champion driver and a friend to many. North Carolina Representative Richard Hudson praised him as a “great NASCAR champion” and an “extraordinary person.”

Cathy Grossu articulated the overwhelming sadness her family feels, emphasizing the challenge of coping with the loss. “We’re just taking it one minute at a time,” she said, expressing the difficulty of discussing the tragedy without becoming emotional.