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911 Audio: "Huge Fire" After Biffle Family Jet Crash
7 Jan
Summary
- Newly released 911 audio details the aftermath of the crash.
- NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and his entire family perished.
- The plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Statesville Airport.
Newly released 911 audio recordings offer a chilling glimpse into the immediate aftermath of the plane crash that claimed the lives of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. The audio details a "huge fire" and a "huge explosion" after a mid-sized jet plummeted into the treeline near Statesville Regional Airport.
The tragic incident, which occurred on December 18, resulted in the deaths of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their 14-year-old daughter Emma, and 5-year-old son Ryder. Also lost were pilot Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and NASCAR motorhome driver Craig Wadsworth. The Biffle family's jet crashed just minutes after departing Statesville Regional Airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. While the aircraft appeared stable on approach, preliminary reports indicate it was descending at a low altitude. Full investigation results are expected to take up to two years.
