A private aircraft owned by Motley Crue‘s lead vocalist, Vince Neil, was involved in a tragic accident at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on Monday afternoon. The incident resulted in the unfortunate death of one passenger, while three others, including Neil’s long-term girlfriend, sustained injuries. This shocking event has sent ripples through the community, raising concerns about aviation safety and the wellbeing of those involved.

According to a now-deleted social media post from the band, “Earlier today, a private plane owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scottsdale, AZ.” The statement emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that “the pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals.” Fortunately, Vince Neil was not on the flight. His girlfriend and a friend were injured but their conditions are not life-threatening. The band expressed their condolences, stating, “Our hearts go out to both the pilot who lost his life and the passengers who suffered injuries.” They also indicated plans to support the deceased pilot’s family with further announcements to come.

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In a separate statement provided by Neil’s representative, Warrick Robinson IV, it was revealed that the Learjet owned by Neil “was attempting to land at the Scottsdale Airport.” The statement further clarified, “For reasons unknown at this time, the plane veered from the runway, causing it to collide with another parked plane.” This crucial information confirmed that the Motley Crue frontman was not onboard during the incident, providing some relief amidst the chaos.

The investigation into the accident remains active, with Robinson IV stating, “More specific details regarding the collision are not available as this is a rapidly evolving situation.” This suggests that authorities are meticulously gathering information to understand the causes and circumstances surrounding the accident.

In his closing remarks, Robinson IV added, “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.” This highlights the importance of community support and the swift actions of emergency personnel in such dire situations.

Reports from MSN indicate that the parked Gulfstream G200 jet that was struck belongs to actor Vince Vaughn. In a further update from TMZ, it was disclosed that while Neil was not on the flight, his longtime girlfriend, Rain Hannah, was injured and suffered five broken ribs due to the crash. Motley Crue manager Allen Kovac mentioned that the band is actively exploring ways to assist the families of the victims.

According to a report by the New York Times, the unfortunate incident occurred when Neil’s plane veered off the runway after experiencing landing gear failure, subsequently crashing into a parked business jet on the tarmac. This catastrophic event resulted in the tragic death of one individual and left two others in critical condition. Another passenger was transported to the hospital in stable condition, while one individual declined medical treatment.

For those interested, view footage of the collision in a video clip further down the page.