An airplane owned by Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil was concerned in a deadly crash whereas touchdown in Scottsdale, AZ this afternoon (February tenth). Representatives for Neil have since clarified that the glam steel legend was not on the aircraft on the time of the crash, which reportedly claimed the lifetime of the co-pilot and left a number of others injured.
An preliminary assertion shared by the band learn:
“Earlier right this moment a non-public aircraft owned by Vince Neil was concerned in a crash close to Scottsdale, AZ. The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and different passengers have been taken to native hospitals. Vince was not on the aircraft. Vince‘s girlfriend and her buddy suffered accidents, albeit not life threatening. Whereas particulars are nonetheless rising, our hearts exit to the households of each the pilot who misplaced his life and the passengers who suffered accidents.
Mötley Crüe will announce a method to assist assist the household of the deceased pilot – stand by for an announcement very quickly.”
Neil‘s consultant Worrick Robinson, IV has since commented of the matter:
“RE: Learjet Plane 35A Airplane Collision – Scottsdale Airport
At 2:39 p.m. native time, a Learjet plane Mannequin 35A owned by Vince Neil was making an attempt to land on the Scottsdale Airport. For causes unknown presently, the aircraft veered from the runway inflicting it to collide with one other parked aircraft. On board Mr. Neil’s aircraft have been two pilots and two passengers. Mr. Neil was not on the aircraft.
Extra particular particulars concerning the collision will not be out there as this can be a quickly evolving scenario and there may be an ongoing investigation. Mr. Neil’s ideas and prayers exit to everybody concerned, and he’s grateful for the vital support of all first responders helping right this moment.
Respectfully,
Worrick Robinson Legislation, PLLC”
TMZ report that Neil‘s girlfriend Rain and her buddy Ashley have been passengers on the aircraft, together with their pet canine. Video footage of the crash has since been shared on-line beneath. Preliminary reporting is suggesting touchdown gear failure doubtless led to the accident.
NEW: Video exhibits the second a Learjet—registered to Chromed in Hollywood, which is registered in Wyoming with a principal agent listed as Vince Neil—crashed right into a aircraft at Scottsdale Airport.https://t.co/ERNb9pw765 pic.twitter.com/Cvajjy7y9L
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