Learjet Owned By Vince Neil Crashes Into Gulfstream Jet, 1 Fatality Confirmed

On February 10th, around 14:30 local time, a Learjet private jet aircraft crashed into another private jet after landing at Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Arizona. Unfortunately, officials confirmed that there is one fatality due to the accident, while three others were hospitalized and one still stuck inside the Learjet.

Event Details

The Learjet 35A involved, registered as N81VN, was manufactured in 1989 which means that it was at least 35 years old at the time of the accident. The aircraft was owned by a company formed in Wyoming and located at Franklin, Tennessee. This company is in fact owned by Vince Neil, a member of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. The private jet took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

The jet arrived at Scottsdale at around 14:30. As the Learjet landed, it skid off the runway and crashed into a parked private jet. The parked jet, a Gulfstream 200 registered as N199DF, was reportedly not occupied during the crash.

Rescue operations started right away, and officials stated that at least one fatality was confirmed as the result of the crash. It is currently unknown who the deceased is. A spokesperson for Neil has stated to a news source that Neil “...was NOT on the plane that crashed in Scottsdale, although it was his plane”. Neil's lawyer stated to a news source that “Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today”.

According to news sources, Vince Neil's girlfriend Rain Andreani and her friend Ashley was onboard with multiple pet dogs. Rain survived but suffered 5 broken ribs, while her friend and the dogs also survived. Both women are now at the hospital receiving treatment for their injuries.

After the accident, Scottsdale Airport closed to traffic and operations are currently suspended. Flights to and from the airport have all been diverted, canceled or severely delayed.

UPDATE: Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio said the trapped passenger was freed but in critical condition. The passenger was transported to a trauma center. He also added that the runway would remain closed for “the foreseeable future”.