The Cessna C550 jet had been involved in accidents or serious incidents in recent years, including: A private jet linked to a NASCAR driver crashed Thursday, Dec. 18, while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, The Charlotte Observer reported, citing federal authorities and airport officials.

" NASCAR is devastated by the tragic loss of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Craig Wadsworth and Dennis and Jack Dutton in a fatal plane crash," NASCAR Communications posted on X.com at 4:46 p.m. The Statesville Regional Airport will be closed until further notice.

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among the seven people who died in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday

New security footage shows the moment the plane carrying Greg Biffle, his family and three others burst into flames at a North Carolina airport on Thursday Dec. 18.

The retired NASCAR driver, who once used his own helicopter to deliver supplies after Hurricane Helene, was killed along with his family and three others in a plane crash near Statesville, North Carolina.

Greg Biffle plane crash explained: what happened to his Cessna 550 after takeoff in North Carolina, pilot response, injuries, and updates.

A Cessna C550 owned by Greg Biffle crashed at Statesville Airport, killing all six aboard. FAA and NTSB are probing, with experts citing adverse weather.

A Cessna 550 aircraft crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, killing seven, including NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family., US News, Times Now