The headline, "Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Involved in Deadly Crash," first emerged on Consequence, shedding light on a tragic accident that unfolded in Arizona on Monday, February 10th. The aircraft belonging to Vince Neil, the vocalist of iconic rock band Mötley Crüe, was inextricably linked to a fatal incident at Scottsdale Municipal Airport.
Authorities revealed that a Learjet 35A, upon landing, veered off the runway and collided with a Gulfstream 200 business jet parked on the tarmac. The harrowing collision claimed one life, while another individual was trapped inside one of the aircraft for an extended duration. Three more people suffered injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Allen Kovac, Mötley Crüe's manager, clarified to TMZ that Neil himself was not aboard the ill-fated flight. However, his girlfriend, Rain, who was a passenger, sustained five broken ribs in the crash. Her friend, Ashley, was also on the plane and required hospitalization. Fortunately, the pair were accompanied by their dogs, who miraculously survived the ordeal. As of now, the identity of the deceased remains undisclosed.
Kovac further conveyed to TMZ that Neil extends his deepest condolences to the victims and their families, adding that Mötley Crüe intends to offer assistance in any capacity they can. Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky issued a statement, expressing her sorrow over the aircraft accident at the city's airport. "Based on the information provided thus far, it appears that at least one person has lost their life after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport," she lamented.
Local news station Newschannel 5 (WTVF) reported that the Learjet 35A is owned by Chromed In Hollywood, a company headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, and registered in Wyoming with Vince Neil listed as a key figure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement detailing the incident: "Around 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, Feb. 10, a Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona."
Interestingly, it was revealed a couple of years ago that Neil's 1985 Learjet 35A was up for sale. However, according to the Aviation Safety Network, the plane involved in Monday's crash was a 1989 model, adding another layer of complexity to the already tragic event.
