Cristina Biffle’s Final Instagram Post Carries a Powerful Message Shared Just Days Before Her Death

Cristina Biffle’s final Instagram post has taken on heartbreaking new meaning following the devastating North Carolina plane crash that claimed her life and the lives of six others on December 18, 2025

The Cessna C550 business jet, registered to GB Aviation Leasing LLC — a company owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle — crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport during low visibility conditions. All seven people on board were killed, sending shockwaves through the NASCAR world and beyond

A joint statement from the Biffle, Grossu, Dutton, and Lunders families later confirmed the victims: Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Biffle, their 5-year-old son Ryder, and Greg’s 14-year-old daughter Emma, along with Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, and Dennis’ teenage son Jack

Cristina Biffle’s Final Post Resonates With New Meaning

Just hours before boarding the tragic flight, Cristina shared an inspirational post about purpose, timing, and achieving success at any age. The message — originally from the Boss Babe platform — highlighted several women who found success later in life

Source: Instagram/cristinagbiffle

The text read:

“At 30, Martha Stewart hadn’t started a business
At 35, she launched her catering company
At 58, she became a billionaire”

The caption added:

“These stories are your reminder that you’re not behind… you’re right on time”

In hindsight, the message feels incredibly emotional and symbolic, touching thousands who revisited her page after the tragedy

A Life Built on Compassion and Service

According to her mother, Cathy Grossu, Cristina spent her final night preparing handwritten Santa letters for families in need. She was determined to mail them before traveling, showing once again how deeply she cared for others

“She loved helping other people before herself,” family friend Erica Zangwill told PEOPLE, describing Cristina as “one-in-a-million”

Honoring the Lives Lost

Greg and Cristina Biffle are being remembered not only for their accomplishments but for their generosity, kindness, and devotion to family. Emma and Ryder are being honored for their bright spirits and the joy they brought to everyone around them

Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, and Jack Dutton are also remembered for their impact within their families and communities

As investigators continue working to determine the cause of the crash, loved ones are focusing on preserving the legacy of those lost

This heartbreaking tragedy is a reminder of how fragile life is — and how even the smallest messages can leave a lasting legacy