New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Families of the victims in the North Carolina plane crash released a statement on Thursday, saying they were "devastated" and "heartbroken beyond words."

The statement from the Biffle, Grossu, Dutton and Lunders families was shared by Fox Sports motorsports reporter Bob Pockrass on X.

The statement read, ""We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words."

"Greg and Cristina were devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives were centered around their young son Ryder and Greg's daughter Emma (mother - Nicole Lunders)," it added.

"Emma was a wonderful human being with a kind soul who was loved by many people. Ryder was an active, curious a...