Greg Biffle fans will have a chance to pay their respects during a public memorial scheduled for next month.
The NASCAR racer was one of seven people killed when his plane crashed while trying to make an emergency landing at an airport north of Charlotte. All seven will be remembered during a public celebration of life set for Friday (Jan 16).
Those unable to attend can watch via live stream.
Greg Biffle, his son Ryder, his 14-year-old daughter Emma and his wife Cristina were among seven killed in a plane crash on Dec. 18.
The plane was owned by Biffle but it’s not clear who was piloting at the time of the crash.
The FAA is investigating the crash.
Greg Biffle Public Memorial Details – How To Watch
The public celebration of life for Biffle and those killed in the crash will take place Jan. 16 at 11AM ET. The venue is BoJangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., home to the AHL Charlotte Checkers team.
It’s called a Gathering In Remembrance and various people are expected to speak. Those not able to attend can watch it live on the NASCAR channel, at NASCAR.com, at the NASCAR Facebook page or at the below stream on NASCAR YouTube.
Greg Biffle Cause of Death
Biffle died in plane crash near Statesville Regional Airport near Charlotte, N.C. The plane took off, but was attempting an emergency landing 10 minutes later when it crashed into trees and light poles approximately one-third of a mile from the runway.
The cause of the crash is under investigation but several witnesses recalled hearing a “pop” upon takeoff. Poor weather may have also been a factor.
Biffle was one of three licensed pilots on the plane, along with experienced airline pilot Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack Dutton
The FAA is investigating the accident.
