This past Monday (February 10th), a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil was involved in an incident that left one dead and three others injured. Shortly after touching down at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, the plane rammed into another aircraft.
It is now being reported by the New York Post that the crash was caused when Neil’s Learjet 35A experienced a landing gear failure.
“According to initial reports, the Learjet’s left main landing gear failed upon landing, leading to the collision,” a statement from the City of Scottsdale reportedly read.
Video of the incident shows the jet skidding on the runway and struggling to come to a complete stop before slamming into a parked Gulfstream 200.
It has been confirmed that one of the pilots of Neil’s private jet lost his life in the accident.
The others on board who suffered injuries were Neil’s girlfriend Rain Andreani, her friend, and the plane’s other pilot. All three were taken to a local hospital, with Andreani having suffered five broken ribs as a result of the incident.
There were also reportedly two dogs aboard the plane, who survived the crash.
One person was on the other parked plane, but did not suffer any injuries according to the New York Post.
“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,” a representative for the Mötley Crüe singer said in a statement.
