“I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina and their children, and my heart is with all who loved them. They were friends who lived their lives focused on helping others,” Hudson said in a post on social media.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is launching a team to investigate the crash. “The team expects to arrive on scene tonight,” the agency said in a statement.
The aircraft involved, reportedly a Cessna Citation 550 private jet, was believed to be approaching to land at Statesville Regional Airport.
Biffle began his Nascar career in 1995 and was the first of only three drivers to win a championship in both the Busch Series and the Craftsman Truck Series.