The heroic actions of the pilot of Vince Neil’s private jet played a crucial role in saving his girlfriend and her friend during a terrifying incident.

On Monday, February 10, the Motley Crue frontman was not aboard his aircraft when it strayed off its intended path and collided with a stationary jet while attempting to land at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. However, his partner, Rain Hannah Andreani, along with a friend, were present. Thankfully, both women and the co-pilot managed to escape with only minor injuries, although the pilot, Joie Vitosky, aged 78, tragically lost his life in this unfortunate accident.

Jana Schertzer, Joie?s daughter, expressed her belief that her father’s extensive flying skills were instrumental in ensuring the safety of those on board the jet. She shared with the Arizona Republic: ?I honestly, wholeheartedly believe that the reason those other passengers are alive ? it?s because of how he handled it.?

She emphasized that her father, who boasted nearly 60 years of flying experience?beginning his career as a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot before serving private clients?was in excellent health at the time of the incident. Jana remarked, ?Like, nothing wrong. His vision was perfect ? better than 20/20 vision.?

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Jana also highlighted her father’s dedication to flying, stating, ?Instead of, you know, retiring and doing nothing, he did it literally until the day he died.? According to reports from TMZ, Rain sustained five broken ribs in the crash, and her unnamed friend also suffered injuries. Both women, along with the co-pilot, were promptly transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.

Notably, the two dogs belonging to the passengers also survived the harrowing crash, providing some comfort amidst the chaos.

A representative for Vince Neil confirmed the details of the crash earlier this week. In an official statement, the 64-year-old rock star’s lawyer explained, “At 2:39 PM local time, a Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at Scottsdale Airport.” He further elaborated that the cause of the plane veering off the runway and colliding with another parked aircraft remains unknown at this time.

Additionally, the statement clarified that there were two pilots and two passengers aboard Mr. Neil’s jet, while he himself was not present during the incident. As this situation continues to develop, further information regarding the collision is pending, as there is an active investigation underway.

Vince Neil?s thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the incident, and he expressed gratitude for the critical assistance provided by first responders on the scene.

During a press conference, airport spokesperson Kelli Kuester provided additional insights, revealing that one of the main landing gear sets of the jet malfunctioned during the landing attempt, ultimately leading to the collision. She noted that the other plane struck by Neil’s jet had traveled from Austin, Texas, and was parked on private property adjacent to the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash.