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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife Amy and their child were on a plane that crashed in Tennessee on Thursday afternoon, according to Mike Davis, with JR Motorsports.
Davis said the Earnhardts were not seriously injured.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna Citation rolled off the end of a runway and caught fire after landing. The plane’s tail number was N8JR.
Davis said the Earnhardt family and the two pilots on board are expected to be OK.
The retired driver’s sister, Kelley, tweeted, “Everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. We have no further information at this time. Thank you for your understanding.”
Earnhardt Jr. spent a few hours at a hospital before he was released, CNN reported.
Davis tweeted Friday night saying, “I know I speak for everyone here in saying we are so grateful for the outpouring of concern and support. Everyone is doing well enough. Lots of hugs. Lots of prayers to the Good Lord.”
I know I speak for everyone here in saying we are so grateful for the outpouring of concern and support. Everyone is doing well enough. Lots of hugs. Lots of prayers to the Good Lord. 🙏🏼
— Mike Davis (@MikeDavis88) August 16, 2019
NBC Sports statement on Dale Earnhardt Jr.: pic.twitter.com/O364HDMn3d
— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) August 16, 2019
Thank god our friends are ok. 🙏 https://t.co/76nh4jipAg
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) August 15, 2019
So glad to hear everyone on board is safe 🙏🏻 https://t.co/z5geAn5pC0
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) August 15, 2019
Thank you for the update and thank god everyone is safe. https://t.co/S0AVKpIdQd
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) August 15, 2019
I can confirm Dale, Amy & Isla along with his two pilots were involved in a crash in Bristol TN this afternoon. Everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. We have no further information at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) August 15, 2019
