SCOTTSDALE, AZ — One person is dead and four others are injured after a Bombardier Learjet 35A, owned by Mötley Crüe Member Vince Neil, veered off the runway and crashed into a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet at Scottsdale Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Crash Details and Initial Reports
The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time on Runway 21, as the Learjet was landing after a flight from Austin, Texas. According to the City of Scottsdale, the jet’s left main landing gear failed, causing it to veer off the runway and collide with the stationary Gulfstream 200 parked on private property.
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Casualties and Injuries
Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio confirmed that one person died on impact, with authorities working into the evening to recover the body.
- Two individuals were transported in critical condition to local trauma centers.
- One person was sent to a hospital with injuries.
- A fourth individual refused medical treatment at the scene.
Jet Ownership and Investigation
The Learjet involved in the crash is registered to Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil. In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Neil’s representatives confirmed that he was not aboard at the time of the incident.
The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, with Neil’s team calling it a “rapidly evolving situation” and extending thoughts and prayers to those affected.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. The Learjet was carrying two pilots and two passengers, but their conditions remain unclear.
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Gulfstream Crew Member Injured
The Gulfstream 200, operated by Jet Pros, LLC, had a flight crew member onboard at the time of impact. The individual sustained injuries but has since been treated and released, according to a Tuesday statement from Jet Pros.
Jet Pros stated that they are fully cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.
Airport Closure and Emergency Response
Following the crash, all flights at Scottsdale Airport were temporarily suspended. Operations resumed approximately six hours later.
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky issued a statement on Monday evening, expressing deep condolences to the victims and gratitude to first responders for their swift action.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken over the investigation as authorities work to determine the cause of the crash.
