Vince Neil’s private plane was involved in a tragic crash at Scottsdale Airport, but the Motley Crue frontman was not onboard at the time. The incident occurred on February 10. It resulted in one fatality and left multiple injured. Neil’s representative later confirmed the details, stating that his aircraft veered from the runway and collided with another jet. Authorities are currently looking into the reasons behind the crash.
In this article, we will delve into the details of Motley Crue’s Vince Neil private plane crash.
What happened to Vince Neil’s private plane?
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil was not aboard when his private jet was involved in a fatal crash at Scottsdale Airport on February 10. Authorities reported that the aircraft, a Learjet 35A, lost control while landing and crashed into a parked plane. The accident led to the death of one person and injured multiple others.
Neil’s representative also released a statement on Instagram, explaining that the singer’s plane veered off the runway before crashing. The jet had “two pilots and two passengers” onboard, as per Neil’s representative. A now-deleted post from Motley Crue indicated that Neil’s girlfriend and her friend were among the passengers. They reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The band also confirmed that one of the pilots tragically lost his life, while the others were hospitalized, as per reports. (via People)
During a press briefing, officials from the Scottsdale Fire Department stated that five people were affected by the accident. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Aviation authorities later revealed that the crash was likely caused by the aircraft’s left landing gear malfunctioning upon touchdown. (via Fox 10 Phoenix)
Scottsdale Airport officials announced that the runway would remain closed indefinitely as investigations continue. In a statement, Neil’s representative wrote, “Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today.”
