Overview
- Seven people died in the Dec. 18 crash, including Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their children Emma, 14, and Ryder, 5, as well as Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.
- The Cessna Citation 550 turned back roughly 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff for an emergency landing at Statesville Regional Airport and crashed during the attempted return.
- The NTSB released new photos and video from the site and said families are receiving assistance, noting the aircraft appeared stable and configured for landing on approach but came in low, with the cause still undetermined.
- An aviation attorney said a preliminary report typically arrives within weeks and a final report can take many months to about two years, and he noted complex liability issues tied to aircraft age, maintenance, and potential exceptions.
- YouTuber Garrett “Cleetus McFarland” Mitchell posted a 41‑minute tribute and said the family was flying to meet him in Florida, adding that the jet went down in inclement weather.