A private plane owned by Motley Crue's Vince Neil crashed yesterday at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. At the time, the cause of the disaster was unknown, but officials have now provided some insight.
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According to a statement by Vince Neil's spokesperson, the incident occurred around 2:39 pm. Neil wasn't on the plane at the time, but his girlfriend, Rain Andreani, was. Her friend Ashley, two pilots, and their dogs were also on board. Cameras at Scottsdale Airport caught Neil's plane speeding down the runway and veering off course on the ground. The jet hits a bump before hurtling into a parked plane allegedly owned by Vince Vaughn, according to the New York Post.
City officials confirmed in a statement that the accident 'left one person dead and three others injured.' They also cite landing gear issues as the cause of the crash.
"The accident occurred at 2:39 pm when a Learjet 35A, arriving from Austin, veered off the runway and struck a parked Gulfstream 200. According to initial reports, the Learjet's left main landing gear failed upon landing, leading to the collision."
The statement explains that airport operations staff and the Scottsdale fire brigade quickly responded and were at the scene within one minute. It's also confirmed that "one person was pronounced dead, while three others sustained injuries and were transported to Valley hospitals for treatment."
Scottsdale Airport Will Remain Closed Until Further Notice After Plane Crash
Officials explain that the airport will remain closed while an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board is ongoing. They also urge the public to stay away from the airport while investigators work.
It was previously alleged that the parked plane was empty. However, according to the Daily Mail, one person was inside the Gulfstream jet. The statement from officials also states that on top of the four casualties, "another individual refused medical treatment."
Scottsdale Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro said, "I am extremely grateful to the first responders and airport operations staff on the scene today for their swift action and service. We offer our deepest condolences to those affected by this tragedy."
