A private jet for rich people crashed killing all 7 people on board near Charlotte
On December 18, 2025 a private jet crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, NC. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.
A Cessna C550 business jet with 7 wealthy people a board was taking off from the Statesville Regional Airport. But as the plane made it to the air, the pilot turned around and attempted to re-land the plane due to mechanical issues, not getting over 2,000 feet altitude.
The plane touched down on the ground in a hard landing and exploded. The plane was set ablaze in fiery infernos from hell. All 7 people on the plane were killed. The plane was associated with millionaire NASCAR racer Greg Biffle.
The plane was going to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and then to Treasure Cay Bahamas, and then to Fort Lauderdale.
The Statesville Regional Airport is uncontrolled and does not have a control tower. Pilots self report their position at and near the airport using a common radio frequency.
