A tragic aviation accident in the US state of North Carolina has claimed the lives of all seven people on board a small aircraft, plunging the local community into mourning and raising serious questions about flight safety.

According to US authorities, the aircraft crashed during what was described as a routine flight. The plane went down suddenly, and moments after impact, a massive fire broke out at the crash site, making rescue efforts extremely difficult.

Among those killed was well-known American motorsports racing driver Greg Biffle. He was a prominent figure in the racing world and enjoyed a huge fan following across the United States and beyond. Officials confirmed that several members of Biffle’s family were also on board the aircraft and did not survive the crash.

Emergency response teams rushed to the scene soon after the incident. However, intense flames and scattered debris prevented rescuers from reaching the aircraft in time, and no survivors were found.

The devastating crash has left the entire region in shock, while tributes continue to pour in from the motorsports community. Fellow drivers, teams, and fans have expressed deep grief over the sudden loss of Greg Biffle, remembering him not only as a skilled racer but also as a respected personality in the sport.

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US authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the accident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are jointly leading the probe and will examine technical data, weather conditions, and flight records.

As investigations continue, the tragedy has once again drawn attention to aviation safety concerns involving small aircraft across the country.