A private aircraft belonging to Vince Neil, frontman of the rock band Mötley Crüe, was involved in a fatal crash at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. The incident resulted in the death of one pilot and injuries to three other individuals, as confirmed by city officials. The Learjet 35A, returning from a private trip from Austin, Texas, collided with a stationary Gulfstream 200 due to a malfunction in the landing gear.
Preliminary reports suggest that the Learjet’s left main landing gear failed upon touchdown, leading to the aircraft losing control and crashing into the parked plane. Footage of the incident depicts the jet skidding and struggling to stop before colliding with the stationary aircraft.
At the time of the crash, the Learjet was carrying four individuals: two pilots and two passengers. One pilot was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, along with the two passengers, was rushed to a nearby hospital. The passengers included Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Andreani, and a friend. Andreani, aged 43, suffered five broken ribs in the accident.
Two dogs, belonging to the female passengers, also survived the crash. The Gulfstream jet had one occupant, who managed to escape the incident without any injuries. Emergency services arrived at the scene within a minute of the collision.
Neil was not on board the flight at the time of the accident. A statement released by his attorney conveyed the rock star’s thoughts and prayers for everyone involved and expressed gratitude for the quick response of the first responders.
Scottsdale Airport was temporarily shut down following the accident but resumed operations the next morning with the approval of local authorities.