Carolina Panthers hold moment of silence for Greg Biffle, victims of deadly plane crash

by: Nick Geddes 7 hours ago NickGeddesNews

The Carolina Panthers held a moment of silence for Greg Biffle and all of the lives lost in the Thursday plane crash in North Carolina ahead Sunday’s home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Biffle, his family, and three other passengers were killed in the plane crash, which occurred at Statesville Regional Airport.

During today’s Panthers/Buccaneers game, @NFLonFOX paid tribute to Greg Biffle. pic.twitter.com/vuSXYEzGOs

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) December 21, 2025

According to  Garrett Mitchell , best known as  Cleetus McFarland  on YouTube, the Biffle family was on their way to spend the afternoon with him and his family. Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, and son Ryder were all on the plane.  Dennis Dutton , his son Jack, and  Craig Wadsworth  also died in the crash. Biffle was 55.

The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. ET. At that time, a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport about an hour north of Charlotte. The wreckage immediately triggered fire and heavy smoke, leaving a pile of rubble on the ground. A handful of local viewers captured footage, stunned by the plane’s low trajectory as it attempted to salvage the situation. Visibility in the area was low at the time of the crash, due to rain in the area. 

The NTSB on Friday provided an update on how the investigation will take place, what will be investigated, who will assist in the investigation, and more. Everything from the flight pattern to the plane and engines themselves. A full investigation will take 12 to 18 months before a final verdict is released.

A representative with the NTSB gave a breakdown of the wreck from what they know now. There were multiple impacts before the craft was engulfed in flames.

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