Cristina Grossu Biffle, wife of NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, sent a final text message to her mother stating, "We're in trouble," shortly before the plane crash that claimed their lives, along with their son Ryder, Greg's daughter Emma, and three other individuals. The group was en route to Florida for a birthday trip when the tragedy occurred.
Cristina's mother, Cathy Grossu, expressed her devastation and heartbreak over the loss, recalling how her daughter was also dedicated to helping others, even arranging for Santa letters to be mailed to families in need before her final flight. Friends and family remembered Greg and Cristina as individuals with large hearts who prioritized helping others.