politico-wire Retired Nascar Driver Greg Biffle Not Flying When Plane Crashed, Killing Him and Six Others
The NTSB is still investigating the cause of the crash, and further details will be released as they become available. Biffle, a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and Dutton, a retired airline pilot, along with Dutton's son Jack, all held valid pilot licenses. The jet, which took off from the airport around 12:45 p.m. on December 24, 2025, experienced instrument failures and erratic climb and descent before the crash.