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Greg Biffle’s wife sent a heartbreaking message to her mother moments before their plane crashed at a North Carolina regional airport Thursday, killing everyone on board.
Cristina Grossu Biffle told her mother, Cathy Grossu, “We’re having problems,” according to People.
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Greg Biffle #69 kisses his daughter as Cristina Grossu looks on before getting into his car during the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience event at Slinger Speedway on July 10, 2021, in Slinger, Wisconsin. (Logan Riely/SRX via Getty Images)
“She texted me from the plane and said, ‘We’re in trouble.’ And that was it,” Cathy Grossu told the magazine. “So we’re devastated. We’re heartbroken.”
This unimaginable tragedy claimed the lives of seven people, including the former NASCAR star, his wife, their son Ryder, his daughter Emma, Dennis Dutton, Dennis’ son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.
Cathy Grossu told People the crew was heading to the Bahamas for a birthday trip. The plane was scheduled to fly to Sarasota, Florida, before heading to the island nation.
“To think they were going to be killed on a birthday trip, it was such a fun moment for the family,” Grossu added. “And seeing the horrible way it ended, it’s just, it’s so hard to bear. I can’t believe they’re gone.”
Greg Biffle #69 and his Ryder Jack Biffle watch from the grid during practice for the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience event at South Boston Speedway on June 25, 2022, in South Boston, Virginia. (Jared Tilton/SRX/Getty Images)
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle holds his daughter Emma Elizabeth during driver introductions for the NASCAR Talladega auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Talladega, Alabama. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
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Grossu remembered his grandson and step-grandson as two children who had their whole lives ahead of them.
A private jet belonging to driver Greg Biffle takes off from Daytona Beach Airport during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
The Cessna C550 caught fire when it hit the ground at Statesville Regional Airport, authorities said. The plane first took off and turned back toward the airport to attempt to land. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, nor was it immediately known why the plane attempted to return to the airport.
The families of the victims released a joint statement.
“We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words,” the joint statement said.
“Each of them meant everything to us, and their absence leaves an immeasurable void in our lives.
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“We ask for privacy, compassion and understanding as we grieve and begin to process this unimaginable loss. We are grateful for the kindness and support that has been given to our families during this incredibly difficult time. At this time, our focus is on honoring their lives and supporting each other.”
