A private plane owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil was involved in a fatal crash at an Arizona airport. Fortunately, Neil was not on board, but his girlfriend, Rain Andreani, and her friend Ashley were among the passengers.
The incident occurred when the plane veered off the runway upon landing, resulting in a collision with another aircraft. Tragically, one of the pilots was killed in the accident. Andreani and her friend suffered injuries, with Andreani breaking five ribs, but their lives are not in danger.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane, a Learjet 35A, crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
Mötley Crüe released a statement expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased pilot and announcing plans to support them. The band also confirmed that Vince Neil was not on the plane and that his girlfriend and her friend were receiving medical treatment.
NEW: Video shows the moment a Learjet—registered to Chromed in Hollywood, which is registered in Wyoming with a principal agent listed as Vince Neil—crashed into a plane at Scottsdale Airport.https://t.co/ERNb9pw765 pic.twitter.com/Cvajjy7y9L
— azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) February 11, 2025
The incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans and fellow musicians offering their support and condolences. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
The plane’s value is estimated to be around $4.8 million, and the Gulfstream G200 business jet involved in the collision is valued between $2.85 million and $7.195 million.
The music world is rallying around Vince Neil and his loved ones during this difficult time.
