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Dutton Estates File $15M Suit Against Biffle Estate

5/2/2026

Summary

Dutton Estates Sue

On April 17, Dennis Dutton and Jack Dutton’s estates filed wrongful-death suits in Iredell County Court.
Each suit seeks $15 million from Greg Biffle’s estate.
The suits allege Greg Biffle failed to maintain the Cessna 500 Citation II and to provide a qualified crew.
The December 18 crash at Statesville Regional Airport killed seven, including Greg Biffle, his family, and the Duttons.
Nicole Biffle filed a $10 million wrongful-death claim against the Dutton estate in February.

Summary

Biffle Burglary

Authorities opened a criminal probe after a burglary at Greg Biffle’s North Carolina home revealed unauthorized access to his financial accounts.
Search warrants disclosed cash, memorabilia and valuables were taken, with investigators saying people familiar with the family’s finances may have been involved, though no charges have been filed.
The burglary and financial-theft investigation began weeks after the Dec. 18 crash, running alongside civil lawsuits while investigators continue interviewing potential witnesses.

History

Historical Context

On July 17 1996, TWA Flight 800 exploded off Long Island, killing 230 people and prompting a four-year NTSB investigation that led to the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act and new fuel-tank safety rules. Decades later, the 2024 wrongful-death suits by Dennis and Jack Dutton against Greg Biffle’s estate echo the pattern of high-profile crashes spurring civil actions and tighter oversight.

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Dutton Estates Sue

On April 17, Dennis Dutton and Jack Dutton’s estates filed wrongful-death suits in Iredell County Court.
Each suit seeks $15 million from Greg Biffle’s estate.
The suits allege Greg Biffle failed to maintain the Cessna 500 Citation II and to provide a qualified crew.
The December 18 crash at Statesville Regional Airport killed seven, including Greg Biffle, his family, and the Duttons.
Nicole Biffle filed a $10 million wrongful-death claim against the Dutton estate in February.

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