A private jet owned by Mötley Crüe's lead singer Vince Neil was involved in a fatal crash at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona on Monday afternoon.
Authorities say one person was killed and four others were injured when the landing gear on Neil's plane broke down.
According to records reviewed by Fox News Digital, Jet is registered with Wyoming-based company Hollywood, Inc.
Neil's lawyer confirmed with the Az Family that he was not on the plane.
Scottsdale Fire Captain Dave Folio said one person was killed and four were injured in a crash on a plane at Scottsdale Airport on Monday. (ksaz)
“On the ship, Neil's plane was two pilots and two passengers. Neil was not on the plane,” the statement reads. “Neal's thoughts and prayers go out to all involved. He is grateful for the critical help of all first responders today.”
Scottsdale Fire Captain Dave Folio said people were trapped in small jets after the collision, but rescuers were able to free them from the wreckage. The person was transferred to a trauma center in a dangerous condition.
He said another person was taken to a trauma center in a critical condition, but was in a stable state with non-life-threatening injuries. The fifth person refused treatment, Folio said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are out to everyone in the aviation community that this has an impact on today,” said Kelly Quester, Aviation Outreach and Planning Coordinator at Scottsdale Airport.
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After landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday, the plane drove off the runway and crashed into another plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. (@donniefitz2 via x)
The plane was coming from Austin, Texas when it crashed, an airport spokesperson said during the update.
Authorities said the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesman confirmed a crash to Fox News Digital.
“After landing, the Learjet 35A was off the runway and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on a ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona at around 2:45pm on Monday, February 10th,” the FAA said. It was stated in a statement.
Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays said she was “devastated” to hear about the crash.
“It was devastated to hear that a fatal plane crash had happened at Scottsdale Airport. My thoughts are the victims of this horrible accident and their loved one,” Mays wrote in X's post. Ta.
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowski also shared a statement Fox 10 Phoenix And they said they were closely monitoring the situation.
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“Today, Scottsdale sadly experienced an aircraft accident at our airport. Based on the information provided so far, it appears that at least one person has been dead after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport,” Borowski said. Update institutions and communities. Because there's more information. ”
“On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, we express our deepest sadness to those involved in the accident and those who were taken to the trauma centre for treatment. We are praying. We will continue to be affected by this tragedy. We would like to thank the original responder community for their prompt action and service in this situation.”
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The first responders worked to rescue the trapped victims. (ksaz)
The airport confirmed crash in X's post.
“An accident occurred on arrival at Runway 21,” the airport posted on X, “It is located at the scene where the fire station is assessing the situation. The runway at Scottsdale Airport is currently closed.”
The runways are closed and will remain closed for the “near future.”
Scottsdale Fire Chief Dave Folio updates the press about a fatal plane crash at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. (Fox 10 Phoenix)
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“I work on behalf of the city of Scottsdale, the fire department, the police department, Glendale and everyone else here. And we are doing everything we can to remove and save the only soul that is still onboard,” Folio said.
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