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Small Jet Belonging to Vince Neil Crashes in Arizona

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A devastating airplane accident at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona has shaken the music community, involving a plane owned by Vince Neil, the frontman of the renowned rock band Mötley Crüe. The tragic occurrence unfolded on a Monday afternoon when a Learjet 35A, registered to Neil through a Wyoming-based company called Chromed in Hollywood, Inc., attempted to land at the airport. The jet, which was arriving from Austin, Texas, experienced a catastrophic malfunction with its left main landing gear, leading it to veer off the runway and collide with a parked Gulfstream G200 business jet. This tragic event resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.

According to reports from various news outlets, one individual died due to the crash while four others sustained injuries, though later updates from authorities clarified that three were injured. Among the injured was Rain Hannah, Vince Neil's girlfriend, who reportedly suffered from five broken ribs. Another passenger on board, alongside Hannah, was taken to a nearby hospital where they received treatment for their injuries. Neil's legal representative, Worrick Robinson, confirmed that Neil was not on the plane during the collision, providing his thoughts and prayers to those affected and acknowledging the critical aid provided by first responders.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) took charge of the investigation into the crash, aiming to determine the precise series of events that led to this unforeseen tragedy. Investigators face a complex task as they strive to understand the mechanical failure that caused the Learjet to go off course and slam into the other stationary aircraft.

Meanwhile, airport officials and local authorities, including Scottsdale’s mayor, expressed their condolences and solidarity with the victims and their families. Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio explained that initial assessments pointed towards landing gear failure as the probable cause. Moreover, the Gulfstream aircraft, owned by JetPros, sustained no injuries to people on board, and only external structural damage was reported. This incident forms part of a concerning pattern of aviation mishaps, which has seen four deadly U.S. aircraft accidents over the past two weeks, including another fatal collision involving a midair crash in Washington, DC.

The runway at Scottsdale Airport was temporarily closed following the accident, but operations resumed late on the same day once preliminary investigations and debris clearance were conducted. Statements from the airport and related officials emphasize the importance of maintaining safety protocols and ensuring comprehensive investigations, with all authorities, including aviation bodies and local police departments, working in tandem.

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