The landing gear of a private jet that was owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil failed when it landed, causing the crash that was killed one and left three wounded, officials revealed.
The 64-year-old Rockster partner Rain Andreani, 43, and her friend Ashley survived the crash and were taken to the hospital on Monday in the aftermath of the tragedy.
De Dr. Feelgood singer was not a passenger at the time of the deadly incident in Scottsdale, Arizona, a spokesperson told DailyMail.com.
“According to the first reports, the LearJet left -handed person at the landing failed, which led to the collision,” the city of Scotttsdale said in a statement, adding that the fight came from Austin, Texas.
Andreani suffered five broken ribs and several pets who brought the women on board the plane were safe, sources told the outlet.
The band confirmed that the pilot was killed and they will be involved in the efforts to help the family.
Civil servants said there were a total of four people on the Learjet plane that was owned by Neil -Two pilots and two passengers. In the meantime, there was one person in the parked Gulfstream.
Four people were injured in the crash, with two critical condition taken to the hospital and one registered as stable. Allegedly, one person refused medical treatment, per authorities.
The left -hand most important landing gear of an airplane owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil failed while it landed, causing the fatal collision that left one death in Scottsdale
The partner of the Rockster Rain Andreani, 43, (photo) and her friend Ashley survived the crash
“Earlier today, a private plane that was owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scotttsdale, AZ,” said the band on social media. “The pilot was killed tragically; The co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals.
The group continued: 'Vince was not on the plane. Vince's girlfriend and her boyfriend suffered injuries, although not life threatening. While there are still details on the rise, our hearts go to the families about the pilot who lost his life in the passengers who suffered injuries. '
“Motley Crue will announce a way to support the family of the deceased pilot -stand by for an announcement.”
Neil's lawyer said that the thoughts and prayers of the musical artist come to all involved, and he is grateful for the critical help of all the first responds who help today, “”
Warrick Robinson Law, the law firm that represents the Heavy Metal singer, confirmed tragic details in the incident in a statement on Monday evening.
“At 2.39 pm Local Time, a LearJet plane 35a tried to land from Vince Neil at the Airport of Scottsdale,” the company said.
'For unknown reasons at the moment, the plane drove off the starting track, causing it to clash with another parked plane.
'On board the plane of Mr. Neil were two pilots and two passengers. Mr. Neil was not on the plane.
De Dr. Feelgood singer was not a passenger on the plane at the time of the deadly incident
The Scotttsdale fire brigade said that at least one person died on the spot and four people were injured when the plane collided
A person was brought into an ambulance after the tragic incident on Monday
'More specific details with regard to the collision are not available, because this is a rapidly evolving situation and there is a continuous investigation.
The company said that 'Mr. Neil's thoughts and prayers go out to all involved, and he is grateful for the critical help of all First Responders who help today. '
Mayor Lisa Borowsky of Scottsdale said: 'Today, Scotttsdale unfortunately experienced a plane crash at our airport. Based on the information provided so far, it seems that at least one person is dead after two jets on the runway on Scotttsdale Airport.
'We keep a close eye on the situation and we have contact with the airport, police and federal agencies and will update the community as we have more information.
'On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, we offer our deepest participation to those involved in the accident and for those who were brought to our trauma center for treatment. We will all be hit by this tragedy in our prayers. '
The plane that was affected in the deadly incident, a Gulfstream 200, is owned by the WW Aviation Inc. Company; According to Flightaware, it was inactive at the airport since 31 January.
Scottsdale Airport is a common destination for Jets that arrive and leave for Phoenix, which is about 21 miles to the northeast. The Air Travel Hub is very busy when large sports weekends are underway, such as golf tournaments, the Super Bowl and local professional teams such as the Phoenix Suns of the NBA, MLBs Arizona Diamondbacks and NFL's Arizona Cardinals.
