In a devastating turn of events, NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Grossu Biffle, their two children, and several others lost their lives in a tragic plane crash.
The small jet they were traveling in went down shortly after takeoff on December 18, 2025, from Statesville, North Carolina.
The family had been en route to spend Christmas with popular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland when disaster struck.
The crash claimed the lives of Greg, Cristina, their children Emma and Ryder, and three others aboard the aircraft.
Nicole Biffle's Heartfelt Letter at Daughter's Funeral
In a heart-wrenching letter read at the funeral of their 14-year-old daughter Emma, Greg Biffle's ex-wife, Nicole, made a devastating admission, per The Sun.
Nicole wrote a deeply emotional letter, expressing her agony over letting Emma fly that fateful day despite her not feeling well.
The letter, too painful for Nicole to read herself, was shared at the packed memorial service.
"I will always agonize over letting Emma fly that day despite the teen not feeling well," she wrote.
The service, held at a local performing arts center, saw an outpouring of support from the NASCAR community and the school community from Davidson Day, where Emma was a student.
Emma’s obituary described her as a "bright light" with an infectious smile and a "deep love for animals."
Those who wish to honor her memory were encouraged to support animal shelters or rescue organizations, close to the family's heart.
Final Moments Before the Crash: Cristina's Poignant Instagram Post
Just minutes before the crash, Cristina Grossu Biffle shared a reflective post on her Instagram story that would tragically become her last message.
The post, originally shared by the BossBabe account, highlighted the late-blooming success of Martha Stewart.
It read: "At 30, Martha Stewart hadn’t started a business. At 35, she launched her catering company. At 58, she became a billionaire."
The post served as a reminder that it is never too late to achieve success, with the caption: "These stories are your reminder that you’re not behind… you’re right on time."
Tragic Plane Crash: What We Know So Far
The crash occurred aboard a Cessna C550 jet that took off from Statesville Regional Airport at approximately 10:00AM on December 18.
Flight tracking data showed that the aircraft remained airborne for only a few minutes before beginning to fly erratically in a figure-eight pattern.
The jet attempted to return to the airport but crashed while trying to land at approximately 10:15AM, bursting into flames on the tarmac.
Along with Greg, Cristina, Emma, and Ryder Biffle, the crash claimed the lives of Craig Wadsworth, and Dennis and Jack Dutton.
The plane was registered to GB Aviation Leasing and owned by Greg Biffle, who was also a licensed pilot.
Authorities have not yet released an official cause for the crash, though an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration is ongoing.