Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their young children and three others were killed when their jet crashed in North Carolina.

Tributes for NASCAR driver Greg Biffle have poured in celebrating his life and legacy in the wake of his passing.

A private jet has crashed at a regional North Carolina airport, killing seven people, including NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and three family members

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina and his two children died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in North Carolina on Thursday, in a disaster which killed a total of seven people.

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among the seven people killed when a small plane crashed while landing at a North Carolina airport. Cristian Benavides reports.

According to the FAA and airport authorities, a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport.

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's death in a plane crash adds to a list of athletes lost in aviation accidents

A plane registered to longtime NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed Dec. 18 in North Carolina. The 55-year-old won 19 Cup Series races in his career.