Thu Dec 18 18:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

A Cessna C550 airplane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in Iredell County, North Carolina, on Thursday, December 18th, at approximately 10:15 a.m. Multiple fatalities were confirmed by the sheriff. Six people were on board. The plane, linked to a company affiliated with retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, crashed shortly after takeoff. The FAA, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and local emergency personnel responded to the scene. The airport provides corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams.

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Multiple Fatalities in Plane Crash at Statesville Regional Airport

STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) – A tragic plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in Iredell County claimed multiple lives Thursday morning. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatalities after a Cessna C550 aircraft went down around 10:15 a.m.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), six people were aboard the plane. The extent of any potential survivors remains unclear.

Images from the scene show the aircraft engulfed in flames on the runway. Flight tracking data indicates the Cessna 550, which took off from Statesville Regional Airport at 10:06 a.m., is owned by a private North Carolina company. Business records suggest a connection between the company and retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.

Federal, state, and local authorities, including the FAA, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and Iredell County and Statesville emergency personnel, are on scene investigating the cause of the crash.

Statesville Regional Airport, owned by the city, serves as a corporate aviation hub for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams. The airport is located near the I-77/I-40 interchange, approximately 10 minutes from downtown Statesville.

This is a developing story. Stay with WBTV for the latest updates.

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