Following news last night that a private jet connected to Mötley Crüe leader Vince Neil had been involved in a deadly crash, the music world was rocked by anxiety. Although it has now been established that Neil was not on board, the incident did indeed happen at an airfield in Arizona, which shocked both fans and the media.
According to TMZ, Neil’s girlfriend Rain Andreani, 43, and her friend Ashley were among the two people on the aircraft at the time. Despite their injuries, both survived the accident; Andreani reportedly broke five ribs. While the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment, one of the pilots unfortunately died in the incident.
In order to comfort fans, Mötley Crüe’s manager Allen Kovac confirmed that Neil was safe and had not been on the fateful aircraft, despite the circulating allegations. Neil was named as the principal agent on the plane, which was registered to Chromed in Hollywood. When it landed at Scottsdale Airport, it veered off the runway and struck a Gulfstream 200 business jet.
Airport officials’ first findings indicate that the Learjet 35A may have crashed because the left main landing gear failed when it was touching down. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an inquiry into the accident and temporarily suspended flights into the airport.
Mötley Crüe issued a formal statement on X, offering updates on people impacted and expressing their sorrow. While they acknowledged that Neil’s girlfriend and her friend were not seriously hurt, they nevertheless expressed their sadness over the pilot’s passing. Along with announcing their intentions to assist the pilot’s family, the band promised further information soon.
The terrifying moment when the Learjet skidded along the runway before colliding with the parked Gulfstream 200 is caught in disturbing video that AZ Family was able to catch. The FAA said that a thorough investigation is being conducted to ascertain the precise reason of the incident, however it noted that the number of passengers on board is still unknown.
Private aircraft such as the Gulfstream G200, which costs between $2.85 million and $7.195 million, and the Learjet 35A, which may cost up to $4.8 million, are frequently utilized for high-profile travel. This terrible event, however, serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers associated with flying, even for the best-maintained aircraft.
Fans and loved ones are grieving over the tragedy, which has clouded the music and aviation communities. As the survivors heal from this tragic event, our thoughts are with the families of the departed.