A tragic collision occurred at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The incident involved a private jet owned by Vince Neil, the lead singer of Mötley Crüe, which collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 jet. The accident unfolded as Neil's jet attempted to land and subsequently veered off the runway, leading to the collision.
The private jet, arriving from Austin, Texas, carried two pilots and two passengers. Vince Neil was not on board during the mishap. The parked Gulfstream housed a single individual when the collision occurred. Emergency responders promptly transported two injured individuals to trauma centers, while one person remains in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
The Scottsdale Airport, a bustling hub for private jets in the Phoenix area, particularly during high-profile events such as the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, has temporarily closed its runway following the accident. Officials have stated that the closure will persist "for the foreseeable future" as investigations continue.
The incident at Scottsdale marks the fourth major aviation disaster in the U.S. within a two-week span. Just days earlier, a medical transportation plane tragically crashed in Philadelphia, resulting in seven fatalities. These back-to-back incidents have heightened concerns over aviation safety and operational protocols.
Capt Dave Folio expressed sympathy for all affected by the tragedy:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everybody involved in this,” – Capt Dave Folio
Similarly, Scottsdale’s mayor, Lisa Borowsky, extended condolences on behalf of the city:
“On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, we offer our deepest condolences to those involved in the accident and for those who have been taken to our trauma center for treatment,” – Scottsdale’s mayor, Lisa Borowsky
Vince Neil’s representative, Worrick Robinson IV, also conveyed the singer’s response to the incident:
“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,” – Worrick Robinson IV