Fatal plane crash at Scottsdale Airport owned by Mötley Crüe member leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
On Monday afternoon, tragedy struck at Scottsdale Airport when a small jet coming in from Austin, Texas veered off the runway and crashed into a larger jet, resulting in one fatality and injuries to four others. The incident led to the closure of the airport runway for several hours as emergency crews attended to the victims. The airport finally reopened at 9 p.m., following the completion of necessary investigations and clearance of the crash site, allowing normal operations to resume.
Five passengers were onboard the aircraft at the time of the crash, with one person succumbing to their injuries at the scene, while three others were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The remaining individual declined medical attention. The aircraft involved in the crash belonged to Chromed in Hollywood, LLC, a company registered in Franklin, Tennessee, with ties to Vince Neil, the lead singer of the rock band Mötley Crüe. Although Neil was not one of the passengers on the plane during the accident, his associates were on board at the time.
The incident left the aviation community shaken, prompting the band Mötley Crüe to release a statement offering condolences and details of the collision. A representative for Neil provided information regarding the crash that occurred when the landing gear of the Learjet Model 35A, owned by Neil, malfunctioned, causing the aircraft to veer off course and collide with a parked jet. The incident was captured on surveillance footage, illustrating the dramatic moment of impact between the two planes.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Association are both conducting investigations into the crash to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic event. In light of the accident, flights into Scottsdale Airport have been temporarily suspended to allow for thorough reviews and safety assessments. Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky expressed her condolences to the victims and their families, emphasizing the city’s commitment to monitoring the situation and providing updates as more information becomes available.
Jet Pros, LLC, owners of the Gulfstream G-200 business jet that was struck during the incident, released a statement expressing their sympathies for the lives lost and those injured in the accident. The company assured cooperation with authorities and pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses. The swift response of airport personnel and emergency services was acknowledged and appreciated by all involved parties, highlighting the dedication and professionalism of the first responders who acted promptly in the aftermath of the tragedy.