The aftermath of the plane crash that killed a NASCAR legend Greg Beaver Now, newly released 911 audio details his family in dramatic detail.
On Tuesday, January 6, TMZ received multiple calls describing the aftermath of a car crash in which Biffle, 55, lost his wife. Christinahis 14-year-old daughter, Emmaand his 5-year-old son, RyderDecember 18th.
A caller on scene at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina described a “massive fire” after a “small, medium-sized jet” crashed.
“I don’t know how many people were on board, but I know there were at least two pilots,” the caller said. “There were probably at least four passengers.”
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In addition to the Biffle family, the crash also killed the pilot Dennis Duttonhis son, Jackand NASCAR Touring Car Drivers Craig Wadsworth.
Another caller who was golfing at Lakewood Golf Course near the airport told a 911 dispatcher: “There was a plane that just flew over us and hit the treeline.”
The person said the plane went “straight down”, causing a “huge explosion.”
Dispatchers who responded to the call warned golfers to stay away from the crash site.
A third caller said the fire from the crash spread “from the golf course to the end of the runway.”
The plane, which belonged to Biffle, crashed minutes after taking off from Statesville Regional Airport and trying to return. It was unclear who was flying the plane at the time of the incident.
The accident remains under investigation, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
“Our representatives at the National Transportation Safety Board’s Disaster Assistance Division are continuing to work with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this crash,” NTSB board members said. Michael Graham Said at a press conference on December 20. “I would like to thank the families who are assisting our team during this terrible time.”
Graham added: “We do not know the circumstances that caused the aircraft… to return to the airport, but that is the focus of our investigation. Early indications from multiple sources indicate that the aircraft was stable on approach, configured to land with landing lights on, but was flying at low altitude.”
Dan RossFormer military pilot and aviation lawyer told exclusively US Weekly It could be “close to two years” before the NTSB releases the final results of its investigation.
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On the night of the accident, the victims’ families issued a statement.
“We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones,” the statement read. “This tragedy has left all of our family heartbroken.” “Greg and Christina were devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives revolved around their young son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma, ​​mother – Nicole Lenders)”.
The statement described Emma, ​​14, as “a wonderful person with a kind soul who was loved by many”, while Ryder, 5, was described as “an active, curious and infinitely happy child”.
A memorial service for the Beefles and other crash victims is scheduled for January 16 in Charlotte.
