A tragic accident at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona, has claimed the life of a pilot after a private jet owned by Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil collided with another aircraft. Neil was not on board when the crash occurred on Monday afternoon.
The incident, which happened off the runway, left Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Andreani, and her friend injured. Both women were taken to the hospital, along with the jet’s co-pilot. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Investigation Underway as Band Pledges Support
In a statement, Motley Crue expressed their condolences: “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.” The band also announced plans to support the deceased pilot’s family, promising further details soon.
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According to TMZ, Andreani sustained five broken ribs in the crash. The two dogs travelling with the women survived the impact. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Jet’s Landing Gear Failure Led to Vince Neil’s PlaneDisaster
Reports indicate that Neil’s Learjet was arriving from Austin, Texas when one of its landing gear sets failed upon touchdown. The malfunction caused the jet to veer off the runway, ultimately crashing into a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet.
Neil’s lawyer said the singer is “grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today.”
Motley Crue, one of the biggest rock bands of the 1980s, has sold over 100 million records. Neil fronted the band from 1981 until his departure in 1992, reuniting with them in 1996. He continues to lead the band following their 2018 reunion.
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