NTSB says Greg Biffle wasn't piloting plane before fatal crash
According to a recent report by federal safety officials, retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not piloting his own jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, resulting in his and six others' deaths. The report revealed that while an experienced pilot, Dennis Dutton, was in control, no one else on board, including Biffle and Dutton's son Jack, who were licensed pilots, was qualified to serve as the required copilot. Prior to the crash at the Statesville Regional Airport, the pilots encountered issues with malfunctioning gauges on the Cessna C550, which later erupted into a large fire upon impact. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, as the cockpit voice recorder cut out intermittently during the flight. Jack Dutton had announced over the radio about the problems with the plane before the tragic event. Despite not being at the controls, Biffle's wife, children, and a friend also lost their lives in the crash. Biffle, known for his NASCAR successes and humanitarian efforts, was honored at a public memorial service in Charlotte attended by members of the racing community.
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