A tragedy occurred in Arizona when two private aircraftS collided on the runway, resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to three other individuals. The aircraft owned by MÖTLEY CRÜE’s lead singer, Vince Neil, and the Gulfstream 200 owned by actor Vince Vaughn were the involved planes. According to reports, Vince Neil’s Learjet 35A, which veered off the runway at Scottsdale Airport, collided with the stationary Gulfstream, leading to the tragedy.
Scottsdale Fire Department representative Dave Folio confirmed that the pilot of the Learjet lost his life, while three passengers were injured and transported to the hospital. Among them were Vince Neil’s partner, Rain Andreani, who sustained five rib fractures, as well as her friend. The two women and their dogs, who were aboard the aircraft, emerged unharmed from the accident.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the Learjet veered off course during its landing, causing the collision with the stationary Gulfstream. Despite the severity of the accident, Vince Neil was not aboard the aircraft at the time of the collision. MÖTLEY CRÜE confirmed the pilot’s death in an official statement and expressed their condolences, emphasizing that they would support the family of the deceased.
Vince Neil’s representative, Worrick Robinson IV, issued the following statement via MÖTLEY CRÜE’s social media account:
“SUBJECT: Learjet 35A Collision – Scottsdale Airport
At 2:39 p.m. local time, a Learjet 35A, owned by Vince Neil, attempted to land at Scottsdale Airport. For unknown reasons, the plane deviated from the runway, resulting in a collision with another parked aircraft. Two pilots and two passengers were aboard Mr. Neil’s plane. Mr. Neil was not on the aircraft. No further specific details about the collision are available as the situation is developing and an investigation is underway. Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers are with all those involved, and he is grateful for the assistance of all first responders helping today. Respectfully, Worrick Robinson Law, PLLC.”
This tragedy comes at a time when the United States is facing a series of aviation disasters, with the Arizona crash adding to other recent air tragedies, such as the one in Washington and Alaska. The FAA has launched an investigation into the causes of the accident, and the operation of the airport was temporarily halted for the needs of the investigation.
