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A plane linked to former NASCAR star Greg Biffle crashed Thursday morning while landing at a North Carolina regional airport.
The plane was identified as a Cessna C550 with tail number N257BW, which is owned by GB Aviation Leasing LLC, according to federal aviation records. The company is owned by Biffle.
The Federal Aviation Administration told PK Press Club Digital that the C550 crashed around 10:20 a.m. ET. FAA officials and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating, with the NTSB leading the investigation.
An official with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office told PK Press Club Digital that a small plane crashed after takeoff shortly after 10 a.m.
Officials said at a news conference that there were fatalities in the crash, but did not confirm the identity or number.
This is breaking news. Check back for updates.
