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Learjet 35A owned by Vince Neil involved in fatal crash at Scottsdale Airport
Scottsdale, AZ – Newly released video footage captures the terrifying moments when a Learjet 35A crash-landed at Scottsdale Municipal Airport, colliding with a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet.
The tragic incident, which occurred on Monday, February 10, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., has left one person dead and several others injured.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Learjet 35A veered off the runway upon landing, ultimately crashing into the Gulfstream 200 on the airport ramp.
During a press conference, Scottsdale Fire Department Public Information Officer Dave Folio stated that the jet’s main landing gear failed, leading to the accident.
A Learjet 35A, registered to Chromed in Hollywood, Inc., a Wyoming-based company with Vince Neil listed as the principal agent, was involved in a collision with another aircraft at Scottsdale Municipal Airport.
Authorities are currently working to confirm whether this is the same Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of individuals on board at the time of the crash.
However, emergency responders provided the following casualty report:
- One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Two people sustained critical injuries and were transported to the hospital.
- One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
- One person refused medical attention.
FAA records indicate that the Learjet 35A involved in the crash is registered to Chromed in Hollywood, Inc., a company owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
It remains unclear whether Neil was on board at the time of the crash.
The Gulfstream 200 belongs to Jet Pros, LLC, a private jet charter company based at Scottsdale Airpark.
Jet Pros’ Director of Operations, Gus Toulatos, released a statement addressing the accident:
“On behalf of Jet Pros, LLC, we are saddened to hear about the lives lost and those injured today. Our condolences go out to the families affected by this terrible accident. Our plane, a Gulfstream G-200 business jet, was parked on the ramp when it was struck by the Learjet 35A. Fortunately, no one on board our aircraft was injured, though it sustained external damage. We are fully cooperating with authorities as they conduct a thorough investigation.”
In response to the tragedy, Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky issued a statement:
“On behalf of the City of Scottsdale, we offer our deepest condolences to those affected by this devastating accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with those receiving treatment at our trauma center.”
As a result of the crash, the runway at Scottsdale Municipal Airport remains closed indefinitely.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
DODGE COUNTY, NE — Authorities have identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on the Platte River late Friday evening.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed the victims as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, Kansas; 50-year-old Jeff Bittinger of Fremont, Nebraska; and 48-year-old Randy Amrein, also of Fremont.
The fatal crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, when a small aircraft went down in the Platte River, just south of Fremont.
Multiple emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Sgt. Brie Frank with the DCSO stated that several agencies, including air and water rescue units, were involved in the coordinated response effort.
Airboats were deployed to navigate the river, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter provided aerial support to survey the crash site.
Assisting agencies included the Waterloo and Valley Fire Departments, the Nebraska State Patrol, and additional regional emergency services.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have assumed control of the investigation and will conduct a thorough analysis to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while recovery and investigative efforts continue.