A pilot was killed on February 10, 2025, when a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe’s lead singer, Vince Neil, crashed at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. Neil was not on board the Learjet 35A when the incident occurred.
They were taken to hospital with the jet’s co-pilot, who was also injured.
According to a statement posted to the band’s Instagram, the Learjet aircraft Model 25A was attempting to land when, “for reasons unknown at this time,” it veered from the runway, causing it to collide with another parked plane.
More specific details are still emerging. Neil’s manager said that his “thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved”, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting in the incident.
The band is apparently planning to announce a way to help support the family of the deceased pilot.
Mötley Crüe rose to fame in the early Eighties and is one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all time.
Formed by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by Neil and guitarist Mick Mars, they quickly became known for their hard-partying lifestyles as well as their flamboyant live shows.
In 2019, they were the subject of a Netflix film, The Dirt, based on the controversial book of the same name and starring Iwan Rheon, Douglas Booth, Machine Gun Kelly, and Daniel Webber.
The plane crash on Monday follows a string of deadly aircraft incidents in the last two weeks, including a mid-air collision with an army helicopter and a commercial jet near Washington DC on 29 January, which killed 67 people.
Just two days later, six people onboard and another person on the ground were killed when a medical transportation jet crashed in Philadelphia. Last week, a small commuter plane crashed in western Alaska en route to Nome, killing all 10 people on board.
Injuries And Casualties
In addition to the pilot’s death, the crash resulted in injuries to three other individuals. Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Andreani, and her friend were among the injured and were taken to a local hospital. The jet’s co-pilot was also injured and hospitalized.
TMZ reported that Andreani suffered five broken ribs in the crash and that the dogs traveling with the women survived. Scottsdale Fire Department reported that two individuals were critically injured, and one was in stable condition.
Investigation And Airport Closure
The crash prompted the closure of Scottsdale Airport, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the incident.