“We’re in Trouble!” Greg Biffle’s Wife’s Final Message Before Tragic Plane Crash Revealed
Messages from Greg Biffle's wife to her mother just before the huge plane crash that killed seven people was chilling.
Emma Biffle, Greg Biffle, Ryder Biffle and Cristina Biffle (Via @ZaneSmith/X)
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The whole NASCAR community is in shock over the most recent plane tragedy that took the life of former racer Greg Biffle and his whole family. He, alongside his wife Cristina, 14-year-old daughter Emma and five-year-old son Ryder was on their way to Florida in a birthday trip, before the tragedy. Dennis Dutton and his son Jack; and Craig Wadsworth also lost their life in the crash.
The Truck and Busch series champion Greg Biffle‘s mother-in-law, Cathy Grossu, in an exclusive interview with People Magazine shared some exclusive details. She revealed that her daughter sent a final message from the plane saying, ‘We’re in trouble’ and she admitted that her whole family is devastated over the incident.
She texted me from the plane and she said, ‘We’re in trouble.’ And that was it. So, we’re devastated. We’re brokenhearted.
Cathy Grossu told People.com.
In the same conversation, Grossu admitted that it is breaking her heart to think that she lost her daughter and her whole family on a birthday trip. She is finding it his hard to bear the lost and the tragic accident.
To think that they would be killed on a birthday trip, that was just such a fun time for the family. And to see the horrific way that it ended, it’s just, it is so hard to bear. I cannot believe they’re gone.
Cathy Grossu added.
Further talking about the point, she shared the factor that is hurting her the most. Greg Biffle’s mother-in-law revealed that she can’t Rember what she said to his grandson and daughter while saying the final goodbye, admitting its going to haunt her for years.
I don’t remember what the last words that I said to my daughter or to Greg or to my precious Ryder. I don’t remember. I know we hugged, but I don’t remember those last words and that’s going to haunt me. But they were happy.
Cathy Grossu asserted.
Chase Briscoe shares a heartfelt message on Greg Biffle’s death
Joe Gibbs Racing star driver Chase Briscoe was one of the many NASCAR personalities that took to social media to share their grief over the tragedy. On a post on X, the No:19 Toyota driver pointed out that it’s a tough day for the racing community as they lost a great racer and a great humanitarian.

Tough day for our community. The Biff obviously made a big impact on the track winning over 50 races but it doesn’t even come close to the impact he made off the track especially with everything he did during the hurricane relief. Thoughts and prayers for the Biffle family.
Chase Briscoe wrote on X.
Tough day for our community. The Biff obviously made a big impact on the track winning over 50 races but it doesn’t even come close to the impact he made off the track especially with everything he did during the hurricane relief. Thoughts and prayers for the Biffle family.
— Chase Briscoe (@chasebriscoe) December 18, 2025
2024 NASCAR Truck Series champion Zane Smith also shared his thoughts on the tragedy on X. He called it a huge tragedy and highlighted how the champion racer had a sportive influence on many families over the years.
Life is so fragile. It’s so hard to understand why it has to be the ones who have done so much and affected so many in such a positive way. May the biffs rest in peace.
Zane Smith wrote on X.
Life is so fragile. It’s so hard to understand why it has to be the ones who have done so much and affected so many in such a positive way. May the biffs rest in peace. 💔 pic.twitter.com/8H11N3W56s
— Zane Smith (@ZaneSmith) December 18, 2025
The comments from the young racers shows how Greg Biffle left a lasting impact that transcends generations not just with his on-track activities, but with his off-track initiatives as well. His contributions to the sport and community would never be forgotten.
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