According to preliminary information, the aircraft involved is a Cessna 550 Citation II. Public aviation records indicate the jet is registered to a company owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. The aircraft reportedly crashed at approximately 10:30 a.m. local time, with early accounts varying as to whether the incident occurred shortly after takeoff or while the plane was attempting to land.
Officials have confirmed that six individuals were aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash. As of the latest update, five fatalities have been confirmed. The condition and identity of the remaining occupant have not yet been officially released. Authorities have not confirmed who was onboard the aircraft, and no names have been released.
There have been unconfirmed reports circulating that Greg Biffle, along with his wife and children, may have been among those on the plane; however, officials have not verified this information, and it should be treated as unconfirmed at this time.
Emergency responders remain on scene, and the crash site has been secured as investigators begin their assessment. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to lead the investigation into the cause of the crash.
A press conference is scheduled for approximately 12:00 p.m., during which authorities are expected to provide updated information regarding the number of victims, passenger identities, and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This remains a developing situation, and details may change as more verified information becomes available.
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