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Greg Biffle fatal plane crash: newly released 911 calls describe the scene
Summary
Newly released 911 audio captures witnesses reporting a fire and an explosion after a private jet crashed near Statesville Regional Airport, and reports confirm Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their two children and three others were killed.
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Newly released 911 recordings include calls from witnesses after a private jet owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at a North Carolina airport. Callers reported a fire and an explosion near the runway. Reports and statements say the crash killed Biffle and several members of his family and others. The recordings were obtained by TMZ Sports and covered by multiple outlets.
Known details:
- The 911 audio released to the media includes calls from people at Statesville Regional Airport and nearby locations reporting a fire and an explosion after a Cessna C550 crashed.
- Reports and statements indicate Greg Biffle (55), his wife Cristina, their daughter Emma (14), their son Ryder (5), and three other people were killed.
- Media reporting says Cristina texted her mother "We're in trouble" before the crash, and that the aircraft had been airborne for about seven minutes and was reportedly close to making an emergency landing.
- NASCAR issued a statement expressing devastation at the loss and offering condolences.
Summary:
The released recordings show witnesses reporting a fire and explosion after the jet crashed, and reports and statements confirm the deaths of Biffle, his family members, and three others. Undetermined at this time.
