Airplane Owned By Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil Involved In Fatal Crash, Passengers Survive

An airplane owned by Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil was involved in a fatal crash while landing in Scottsdale, AZ this afternoon (February 10th). Representatives for Neil have since clarified that the glam metal legend was not on the plane at the time of the crash, which reportedly claimed the life of the co-pilot and left several others injured.

An initial statement shared by the band read:

“Earlier today a private plane owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scottsdale, AZ. The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals. Vince was not on the plane. Vince‘s girlfriend and her friend suffered injuries, albeit not life threatening. While details are still emerging, our hearts go out to the families of both the pilot who lost his life and the passengers who suffered injuries.

Mötley Crüe will announce a way to help support the family of the deceased pilot – stand by for an announcement very soon.”

Neil‘s representative Worrick Robinson, IV has since commented of the matter:

“RE: Learjet Aircraft 35A Plane Collision – Scottsdale Airport

At 2:39 p.m. local time, a Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at the Scottsdale Airport. For reasons unknown at this time, the plane veered from the runway causing it to collide with another parked plane. On board Mr. Neil’s plane were two pilots and two passengers. Mr. Neil was not on the plane.

More specific details regarding the collision are not available as this is a rapidly evolving situation and there is an ongoing investigation. 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.

Respectfully,
Worrick Robinson Law, PLLC”

TMZ report that Neil‘s girlfriend Rain and her friend Ashley were passengers on the plane, along with their pet dogs. Video footage of the crash has since been shared online below. Initial reporting is suggesting landing gear failure likely led to the accident.